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Object Number 03-32-10/62627
Display Title Ladle, atogwas hah
Descriptions
Indigenous Term atogwas hah
Object Description Ladle, atogwas hah. To illustrate preparation of corn food among Seneca Indians of Cattarangus Reservation, New York. Used by individuals for eating. M. Raymond Harrington in "The Preparation of Corn among the Seneca Indians:" "8- Atogwas hah Woodn [sic] ladle" (Accession 04-23. M Raymond Harrington Papers (New York), Peabody Museum of Archaeology and Ethnology Archives).
Inventory Description Ladle, wood, bird effigy at handle, square, shallow cup, goldish, utilized?
Classification
  • Ladle
Department Ethnographic
Date 1863-1899
Culture
  • Seneca
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
North America / United States / New York / Erie County
Additional Geographic Terms Cattaraugus Reservation
Materials Wood
Dimensions Overall: 23.5 x 13.3 x 4.5 cm (9 1/4 x 5 1/4 x 1 3/4 in.)
Quantity 1
Credit Line Peabody Museum Expedition: M. Raymond Harrington, Director
Provenance
Collector Dr. Mark Raymond Harrington (01/01/1903)
Expedition Peabody Museum Expedition (01/01/1903)

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Ladle, atogwas hah
03-32-10/62626 Ladle, atogwas hah
Ladle
Erie County
Ladle, atogwas hah
03-32-10/62625 Ladle, atogwas hah
Ladle
Erie County
Ladle, atogwas hah
03-32-10/62624 Ladle, atogwas hah
Ladle
Erie County
Stirring paddles, gatgunius hah
03-32-10/62622.2 Stirring paddles, gatgunius hah
Paddle
Erie County
Stirring paddles, gatgunius hah
03-32-10/62622.1 Stirring paddles, gatgunius hah
Paddle
Erie County
Pestle, wooden
03-32-10/62628.1 Pestle, wooden
Pestle
Erie County
Mortar, ga-ni-gah-tak
03-32-10/62628 Mortar, ga-ni-gah-tak
Mortar
Erie County
Elm bark tray, ga-onh-wa
03-32-10/62631 Elm bark tray, ga-onh-wa
Raw Material
Bowl
Erie County
Jar of hominy corn, heh-go-wa
03-32-10/62618 Jar of hominy corn, heh-go-wa
Raw Material
Corn
Erie County
Purple beans, ha-yuk
03-32-10/62619 Purple beans, ha-yuk
Raw Material
Floral
Erie County
Sifting basket
03-32-10/62630 Sifting basket
Basket
Erie County
Spotted beans, utguwa sagaoh
03-32-10/62620 Spotted beans, utguwa sagaoh
Floral
Raw Material
Erie County