If you’ve ever come across an unfamiliar item and couldn’t figure out its purpose, you can relate to the experiences of the individuals in our collection. Some held onto these items for years, anticipating an answer to the persistent question, “What is this, anyway?” Eventually, helpful individuals on social media provided them with valuable clues.
Here’s an instance: I discovered this object in the attic. It’s crafted from wood, appears to be homemade, measures about 20 cm, but its function eludes me.
The double spoon serves as a symbol of hospitality in various African cultures. Based on the hole in the handle, it appears to be a decorative element rather than a functional utensil.
As an illustration, here’s a splendid spoon from the Ivory Coast.
