Long handle spoon with bulbous bowl on end, resembling gourd. Sections on bowl and handle are slightly raised and darkened with black pigment. Overall shiny dark surface, shows some wear.

Serving Spoon (isixembe)

Maker Zulu Artist

Date20th century

Place of originSouth Africa, Africa

MediumWood

Dimensions19 1/2 in. (49.5 cm)

ClassificationsFurnishings and Equipment

Credit LineGift of Norma Canelas Roth and William D. Roth

Object number2011.75.11

Collections

AFRICAN

Visual DescriptionLong handle spoon with bulbous bowl on end, resembling gourd. Sections on bowl and handle are slightly raised and darkened with black pigment. Overall shiny dark surface, shows some wear.

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