Long wooden spoon with handle carved like snake with open mouth

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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

Raw Material
Ladle

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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