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Object Number
39-30-10/18212
Display Title
Spoon of mountain sheep horn
Descriptions
Object Description
Spoon of mountain sheep horn: Partially translucent; Color: Light brown to dark brown; No elaborate decorations or details. Scoop is oval shaped with smooth and shaped edges. From base of handle, a (1) step design is carved and handle extends upward at 40 degree with sides protruding and ending in a slight tip at end. A small hole has been drilled at end of handle. Striations can be seen in dark brown on the interior and exterior of scoop. Cracks and scratches are apparent inside scoop as well as underneath. Scoop has a slight olive green color. Acc. # and Cat. # are written in red ink underneath handle. Condition: Stable.
Inventory Description
Horn spoon, carved perforated handle
Classification
- Spoon
Department
Ethnographic
Culture
- Plains
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
North America
Materials
Mountain sheep horn
Dimensions
Overall: 22.4 x 10.1 x 6.5 cm (8 13/16 x 4 x 2 9/16 in.)
Quantity
1
Label on object
Acc. # and Cat. # are written in red ink underneath handle; 39-30-10/18212
Provenance
Collector
Mr. Henry M. Wheelwright
(1901)
Intermediary
Mrs. Henry M. Wheelwright
Donor
Mrs. Ruth E. Wheelwright
(March 31, 1939 & June 2, 1939)
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