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Ladle with turtle shell. Made of hard wood (maple?). 37.5x8.3 cm.
Ladle with turtle shell. Made of hard wood (maple?). 37.5x8.3 cm.
Object Number 05-19-10/64747
Display Title Ladle with turtle shell. Made of hard wood (maple?). 37.5x8.3 cm.
Descriptions
Indigenous Term Tigwa em-quan
Object Description Ladle with turtle shell. Made of hard wood (maple?). 37.5x8.3 cm.
Inventory Description Ladle, carved wood in shape of handle holding shell, perforated handle tip
Classification
  • Ladle
Department Ethnographic
Culture
  • Southeastern Ojibwa
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
North America / Canada / Ontario
Additional Geographic Terms Sarnia, near
Materials Wood
Dimensions L: 37.8 cm W: 8.4 cm
Quantity 1
Provenance
Owner Old Lady Rodd (04/01/1905)
Collector Dr. Mark Raymond Harrington (04/01/1905)
Dealer Dr. Mark Raymond Harrington (01/01/1905)

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