Ceremonial Ladle (Wunkirmian or Wakemia)

possibly late 1800s or early 1900s Overall: 56.8 x 11.2 x 7 cm (22 3/8 x 4 7/16 x 2 3/4 in.) Source image
https://clevelandart.org/art/2013.52

An emblem of great prestige, this human-shaped ladle would have been owned by a distinguished married woman recognized for her talents as a farmer and her exceptional generosity and hospitality. One of her responsibilities was to host a grand Feast of Merit when she, along wit...

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