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Buffalo horn spoon with bead decoration and metal tinklers
Object Number 47-66-10/28996
Display Title Buffalo horn spoon with bead decoration and metal tinklers
Descriptions
Object Description Buffalo horn spoon with bead decoration and metal tinklers: Translucent with signs of deteriorization on inside of scoop; Edges are shaped and smooth; Handle is wrapped with soft white buckskin and decorated with blue, navy blue and olive green beads. (3) metal tinklers are attached with course red dyed horse hair. Beginning of metal tinklers is wrapped with orange quill. Strand of blue beads hang loose on end; Attached is white tag w/information (See remarks). Stable except for handle. Acc. # and Cat. # are written in black ink underneath scoop near edge.
Inventory Description Horn spoon, blue and tan beads around handle, quill, tinkler and hair ornaments
Classification
  • Spoon
Department Ethnographic
Culture
  • Dakota
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
North America
Additional Geographic Terms Plains
Materials Horn, Metal, Fiber, Quill, Hair
Dimensions Overall: 27 x 5.7 x 3.5 cm (10 5/8 x 2 1/4 x 1 3/8 in.)
Quantity 1
Label on object Attached is white tag w/information (See remarks)Acc. # and Cat. # are written ; 47-66-10/28996
Provenance
Collector William E. Jones (? - 1947)
Collector Miss Caroline W. Andrus (? - 1947)
Donor Miss Caroline W. Andrus (? - 1947)

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