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Spoon

Culture: Yurok, Native American
Medium: Antler
Dates: 19th century
Dimensions: 6 3/4 x 2 1/4 in. (17.1 x 5.7 cm)
Collections: Arts of the Americas
Museum Location: This item is on view in Luce Visible Storage and Study Center, 5th Floor
Accession Number: 05.588.7589
Credit Line: Museum Expedition 1905, Museum Collection Fund
Image: Overall, 05.588.7589_bw.jpg. Brooklyn Museum photograph

Catalogue Description: This spoon is carved from one piece of antler. The handle is carved into a square form on the end with a saw tooth edge. Then three narrow slits are cut out along the length of the handle until it reaches the bowl. The bowl is darkened in color.

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