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Horn spoon, bird's head
Object Number 82-45-10/27530
Display Title Horn spoon, bird's head
Descriptions
Object Description Horn spoon, bird's head: Translucent. Condition: Good. Scoop is large and shell shaped with partially chipped edges. Edges are shaped and smooth. Underneath scoop shows signs of deteriorization. Handle is tan to dark brown with niche at base; end of handle is carved a bird's head with inlaid turquoise blue beads. Beak is carved thoroughly through with partial end intact; head is also shaped and carved facing scoop. Yellow tag is attached with Acc. # and Cat. #. "27530" is written in black inside scoop, center.
Inventory Description Horn spoon, wide, carved bird head handle, inlaid blue bead eyes
Classification
  • Spoon
Department Ethnographic
Culture
  • Hunkpapa?
  • Brule Teton Sioux?
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
North America / United States
Materials Horn
Dimensions Overall: 24.6 x 12 x 6 cm (9 11/16 x 4 3/4 x 2 3/8 in.)
Quantity 1
Label on object Written underneath in black ink: Yellow tag is attached with Acc. # and Cat. #; 82-45-10/27530; 27530
Provenance
Collector Alice C. Fletcher (July 1882 - November 1882)
Donor Alice C. Fletcher

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