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Long wooden spoon with handle carved like snake with open mouth
Long wooden spoon with handle carved like snake with open mouth
Object Number 46-78-50/6079
Display Title Long wooden spoon with handle carved like snake with open mouth
Descriptions
Object Description Long wooden spoon with handle carved like snake with open mouth and large teeth
Inventory Description Ladle, carved wood, reptile head for handle, incised
Classification
  • Ladle
  • Raw Material
Department Ethnographic
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
Africa / Angola
Materials Wood
Dimensions Overall: 33 x 7 x 3.6 cm (13 x 2 3/4 x 1 7/16 in.)
Quantity 1
Label on object 46-78-50/6079, $3.00
Provenance
Owner William T. Shepherd (4/12/1901)
Collector Mr. Ernest T. Jackson (4/12/1901 - 1916)
Donor Mr. Patrick T. Jackson (1916 - 11/27/1946)

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