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Large wooden spoon - used in the preparation and serving of all kinds of food
Large wooden spoon - used in the preparation and serving of all kinds of food
Object Number 37-105-50/3099
Display Title Large wooden spoon - used in the preparation and serving of all kinds of food
Descriptions
Inventory Description Spoon, carved wood, bowl abraded, handle notched, slightly flared
Classification
  • Spoon
Department Ethnographic
Culture
  • Batwa?
  • Bantu speaking peoples
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
Africa
Additional Geographic Terms Portuguese East Africa: Inhambane
Materials Wood
Dimensions Overall: 36 x 8.5 x 1.8 cm (14 3/16 x 3 3/8 x 11/16 in.)
Quantity 1
Label on object 37-105-50/3099; #20

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