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Collections: Arts of the Americas: Spoon

Spoon

Culture: Hupa, Native American
Medium: Antler
Dates: 19th century
Dimensions: 5 1/8 x 3 15/16 x 2 3/4 in. (13.0 x 10.0 x 7.0 cm)
Collections: Arts of the Americas
Museum Location: This item is on view in Luce Visible Storage and Study Center, 5th floor
Accession Number: 05.588.7429
Credit Line: Museum Expedition 1905, Museum Collection Fund
Image: Group, 05.588.7429_05.588.7535_05.588.7589_05.588.7578.jpg. Brooklyn Museum photograph

Catalogue Description: This spoon is in one piece. The handle is carved with a rounded end and four steps along each side until it reaches the bowl. The bowl is darkened from use.

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