Lot 71
TSWANA SPOON
SOUTH AFRICA
Ancient, African & Oceanic Art and Natural History
Auction: 08 July 2026 at 14:00 BST
Description
carved wood, formed of a deep bowl with incised swirling motifs, the handle integrates a lioness, its head forming the finial, its curled legs creating a dual loop along the handle, and its tail extending below
Dimensions
29cm tall
Provenance
Bernice and Terry Pethica Collection, London, United Kingdom, acquired from the below
Kevin Conru, Brussels, Belgium
Footnote
Tswana carving is comparatively rarely encountered. Demonstrating notable technical skill, the creative and striking incorporation of animals into portable objects, especially spoons, was a popular motif.