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Steer Horn Spoon
Object Number 30-69-10/K61
Display Title Steer Horn Spoon
Descriptions
Object Description Horn spoon; made from horn of Texas steer: Translucent; Tan in color; Scoop is oval with a point near scoop lip. Edges are smooth and shaped and curve slightly inward. Inside scoop is silver-metallic like stain with signs of usage. Scratches and cuts are apparent. Handle is thin with end forming a circle. A drilled hole is also in center of handle. End of handle has a slight curve inward. No elaborate details or decorations. "K-61", is written in black ink underneath base of handle. Stable. Made by a Sioux Indian named "Holy Ghost."
Inventory Description Horn spoon, tip of spoon pointed, handle w. circular perforated end
Classification
  • Spoon
Department Ethnographic
Culture
  • Sioux
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
North America / United States / North Dakota?
North America / United States / South Dakota?
Additional Geographic Terms Standing Rock Agency
Materials Horn
Dimensions Overall: 24 x 9.6 x 5.5 cm (9 7/16 x 3 3/4 x 2 3/16 in.)
Quantity 1
Label on object Inside scoop is silver-metallic like stain with signs of usage."K-61", is writ ; K-61
Provenance
Owner Holy Ghost
Collector James McLaughlin (1883 ca. (?))
Intermediary Mary T. Hemenway (1883 ca.)
Donor Old South Church of Boston (1930)

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