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Ceremonial spoon
Object Number 975-12-50/11785
Display Title Ceremonial spoon
Descriptions
Object Description Ceremonial spoon with serrated edge and handle in form of pangolin (lizard). Punctate designs. Ivory with brown patina. 6 1/2" L. Ceremonial spoon with a wide, shallow bowl and a serrated edged handle decorated with an incised circle pattern.
Inventory Description Spoon, ovoid flat bowl, serrated handle, pointed end, punctate designs, resin
Classification
  • Spoon
Department Ethnographic
Date 1900-1975
Culture
  • Lega
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
Africa / Zaire
Additional Geographic Terms Belgian Congo
Materials Resin, Elephant ivory
Dimensions Overall: 16 x 3.3 x 0.9 cm (6 5/16 x 1 5/16 x 3/8 in.)
Quantity 1
Label on object 975-12-50/11785

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