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Object Number 39-30-10/18213
Display Title Spoon of mountain sheep horn
Descriptions
Object Description Spoon of mountain sheep horn. Opaque; small in size and tear-dropped shaped; Color-Black; Condition-Good; Entire spoon is shaped and smooth; No elaborate decorations or details; Handle extends out at 30 degrees with slight curve. End of handle is carved to a small knob; Minor scratches inside and underneath scoop; Acc # and cat.# are written in red ink underneath handle.
Inventory Description Horn spoon, knobbed handle tip
Classification
  • Spoon
Department Ethnographic
Culture
  • Plains
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
North America
Dimensions Overall: 16.5 x 4.3 x 4 cm (6 1/2 x 1 11/16 x 1 9/16 in.)
Quantity 1
Label on object Acc # and cat.# are written in red ink underneath handle; 39-30-10/18213
Provenance
Collector Mr. Henry M. Wheelwright (1901 - 1939)
Intermediary Mrs. Henry M. Wheelwright
Donor Mrs. Ruth E. Wheelwright (March 31, 1939 & June 2, 1939)

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