A Taste of Beauty examines African sculptural traditions through a medium both intimate and unexpected—the spoon—and is the most comprehensive look to date at these remarkable works of art. Spoons from the African continent represent more than an exploration of form and function; they are vessels of history, artifacts of identity, and tangible connections to the past that provide glimpses into the people and communities from which they came. While most of the spoons are carved from wood, there are also rare examples made of gourd, bone, and metal. Created by anonymous but masterful hands, they reflect a refined aesthetic sensibility, challenging us to reconsider the ways in which everyday items can embody cultural, social, and artistic significance.