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Object Number
13-9-10/85268.2
Display Title
Carved horn spoon
Descriptions
Object Description
Carved horn spoon: Opaque; Color: Tan near scoop edge and dark brown to handle; Bottom of scoop is tan and black to end of handle. Inside scoop are striations that contour to the shape of the oval scoop. The edges of the scoop are shaped and smooth. The handle extends upward slightly at 35 degrees and curves near the end in form of animal head. On back of neck is a slight crack. The eye area is perforated. The end of head is blunt in form. Handle is narrow. Inside scoop are signs of scratches. Underneath scoop near rim "85268" is written in red ink. Conditon: Good.
Inventory Description
Horn spoon, black with white tip, carved animal head handle
Classification
- Raw Material
- Spoon
Department
Ethnographic
Culture
- Dakota
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
North America
/
United States
Materials
Horn
Dimensions
Overall: 16.1 x 4.6 x 5 cm (6 5/16 x 1 13/16 x 1 15/16 in.)
Quantity
1
Label on object
Underneath scoop near rim "85268" is written in red ink; 85268.2
Provenance
Dealer
Grace A. Nicholson
(1913)
Donor
Mr. Lewis Hobart Farlow
(1913)
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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North America
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North America
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Wyoming
South Dakota | |
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Canada
United States | |
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Nebraska?
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