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Spoon made of Bison Horn
Object Number 74-18-10/7680.2
Display Title Spoon made of Bison Horn
Descriptions
Object Description Spoons made of buffalo horn. 2 of 3: Partially translucent; Color: dark brown to tan; A long crack at the base of handle which extends further into scoop; Inside of spoon has signs of usage. Underneath color is black and white with "7680" is written in black ink; Handle extends upward with curl at end. handle is wrapped with 12 rows of yellow quills. Fragile.
Inventory Description Horn spoon, carved bird handle, fiber wrapped around handle
Classification
  • Spoon
Department Ethnographic
Culture
  • Sioux
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
North America / United States / South Dakota
Materials Horn
Dimensions Overall: 26 x 5.2 x 8 cm (10 1/4 x 2 1/16 x 3 1/8 in.)
Quantity 1
Label on object "7680" is written in black ink; 74-18-10/7680.2
Provenance
Collector William A. Turner (1873 - 1874)

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