Ukpe n'okhua
2006 | Barbara Plankensteiner
This spatula, carved out of wood, is used for rolling wax to form thin rods. 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 wood, is used for rolling wax to form thin rods. 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
Wood Spatula
Culture
Edo
Material/technology:
Carved wood
Copyright
Weltmuseum Wien
Collection area
Sub-Saharan Africa
Invs.
184362
