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Object Number
14-40-10/85997
Display Title
Horn spoon
Descriptions
Object Description
Horn spoon used in Men's Society: Translucent; Scoop is large and oval shaped. Edges are shaped and smooth; Condition: Stable; Minor scratches underneath scoop; Handle is tan to dark brown, narrow with end forming into birds head which is dark brown in color; Eyes are inlaid with white beads; Beak of bird is tan with small u-shaped niche on one side; "85997", is written in red ink underneath base of handle; Base of handle is cracked and mended.
Inventory Description
Horn spoon, wide, carved bird head handle, bead inlay
Classification
- Spoon
Department
Ethnographic
Culture
- Dakota
- Sioux
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
North America
/
United States
Materials
Horn
Dimensions
Overall: 24.5 x 12.5 x 8.5 cm (9 5/8 x 4 15/16 x 3 3/8 in.)
Quantity
1
Label on object
"85997", is written in red ink underneath base of handle; 85997
Provenance
Collector
Unknown
(?)
Donor
Mrs. Charles Fairchild
(1914)
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