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Ceremonial bone spoon with serrated edge; ivory with light brown patina. 6 3/4"
Ceremonial bone spoon with serrated edge; ivory with light brown patina. 6 3/4"
Object Number 975-12-50/11786
Display Title Ceremonial bone spoon with serrated edge; ivory with light brown patina. 6 3/4"
Descriptions
Object Description Ceremonial bone spoon with serrated edge; ivory with light brown patina. 6 3/4" L. Slight damage to one seration
Inventory Description Spoon, ovoid bowl, serrated and ridged handle, pointed end, spot in bowl
Classification
  • Spoon
Department Ethnographic
Date 1900-1975?
Culture
  • Lega
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
Africa / Zaire
Additional Geographic Terms Belgian Congo
Materials Ivory, Bone
Dimensions Overall: 17.1 x 3.5 x 1.2 cm (6 3/4 x 1 3/8 x 1/2 in.)
Quantity 1
Label on object 975-12-50/11786

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