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Spoon of light brown wood with parts painted black
Spoon of light brown wood with parts painted black
Object Number 46-78-50/6101
Display Title Spoon of light brown wood with parts painted black
Descriptions
Object Description Spoon of light brown wood with parts painted black
Inventory Description Carved wooden spoon, burned/incised block design on handle, shallow bowl.
Classification
  • Spoon
Department Ethnographic
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
Africa
Materials Wood
Dimensions Overall: 22.4 x 6 x 3.5 cm (8 13/16 x 2 3/8 x 1 3/8 in.)
Quantity 1
Label on object 46-78-50/6101; S.S. Islands / Afrc / $ 2.50; 18
Provenance
Owner S. Jacob (2/20/1899)
Collector Mr. Ernest T. Jackson (2/20/1899 - 1916)
Donor Mr. Patrick T. Jackson (1916 - 11/27/1946)

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