Ukpe
2006 | Barbara Plankensteiner
This spatula, carved out of horn, is used for moulding the wax model, the first production step in the brass casting process. It was purchased in Igun Street, the quater in Benin city where the Igun Eronmwon (royal guild of brass casters) reside and work.
This spatula, carved out of horn, is used for moulding the wax model, the first production step in the brass casting process. It was purchased in Igun Street, the quater in Benin city where the Igun Eronmwon (royal guild of brass casters) reside and work.
Collector:
Barbara Plankensteiner DNB
Time:
2006
Entry Date:
2006
Object Name
Horn Spatula
Culture
Edo
Material/technology:
Carved horn
Copyright
Weltmuseum Wien
Collection area
Sub-Saharan Africa
Invs.
184361
