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Spoon represents young widow with child, dog on head in attitude of protection
Spoon represents young widow with child, dog on head in attitude of protection
Object Number 08-36-70/74049
Display Title Spoon represents young widow with child, dog on head in attitude of protection
Descriptions
Inventory Description Spoon, carved wood, handle of human figure with baby and animal on head
Classification
  • Spoon
Department Ethnographic
Culture
  • Ifugao
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
Oceania / Philippines / Luzon / Northern Nueva Vizcaya
Oceania / Philippines / Luzon / Eastern Lepanto
Materials Wood
Dimensions Overall: 15 x 4.4 x 5.3 cm (5 7/8 x 1 3/4 x 2 1/16 in.)
Quantity 1
Label on object 08-36-70/74049; 74049

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