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Spoon made of Bison Horn
Object Number 74-18-10/7680.3
Display Title Spoon made of Bison Horn
Descriptions
Object Description Horn spoon 3 of 3: Translucent; Color: Tan with dark brown at curve near head. Condition: Stable; Edges are smooth and shaped. Scoop is long and rectangular in form with (1) notch and base of handle. Handle is thin and narrow with a 45 degree angle. The end of handle is in form of bird. Head is shaped with the eyes perforated with beak ending in point. On neck is evidence of deteriorization. Inside of scoop shows signs of usage. On handle "7680" is written in black ink. Signs of crackling around edges.
Inventory Description Horn spoon, carved bird handle
Classification
  • Spoon
Department Ethnographic
Culture
  • Sioux
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
North America / United States / South Dakota
Materials Horn
Dimensions Overall: 25.6 x 4.6 x 8.5 cm (10 1/16 x 1 13/16 x 3 3/8 in.)
Quantity 1
Label on object On handle "7680" is written in black ink; 74-18-10/7680.3
Provenance
Collector William A. Turner (1873 - 1874)

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