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Collections: Arts of the Americas: Spoon (Slagwul) with Depiction of Killer Whale, Shaman and Land Otter

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Spoon (Slagwul) with Depiction of Killer Whale, Shaman and Land Otter

Culture: Haida, Native American
Medium: Horn
Place Made: Skidegate, Queen Charlotte Islands, British Columbia, Canada
Dates: 19th century
Dimensions: 10 5/8 x 1 11/16 x 1 in. (27 x 4.3 x 2.5 cm)
Collections: Arts of the Americas
Museum Location: This item is on view in Luce Visible Storage and Study Center, 5th Floor
Accession Number: 05.588.7422
Credit Line: Museum Expedition 1905, Museum Collection Fund
Image: Group, 05.252_05.304_05.588.7422_acetate_bw.jpg. Brooklyn Museum photograph

Catalogue Description: Two pieces of horn put together. The handle is black and carved, the ladle is thin and amber colored.

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