A twisted handle of an old spoon topped with a beautiful classic head characteristic of the ancient Gouro arts. For another spoon with a twisted handle in the collections of the Berg Museum in Dal, see: Die Kunst der Guro, Museum Rietberg Zürich, Ed. M.R.Z. 1985, p. 290 no. 278 Gouro, Ivory Coast Wood, truncated, old patina of use. H. 15 cm Provenance : Collection Nadine Vinot-Postry, Paris.