| Accession # |
05.588.7429 |
|
Culture |
Hupa
|
| Title |
Spoon |
| Date |
19th century |
| Medium |
Antler |
| Dimensions |
5 1/8 x 3 15/16 x 2 3/4 in. (13.0 x 10.0 x 7.0 cm) |
| Credit Line |
Museum Expedition 1905, Museum Collection Fund |
| Location |
Visible Storage: Case 39, Shelf P (Native American Art)
|
| Description |
Antler spoon. A polished, reddish antler spoon with a carved handle and a deep bowl darkned from use. The handle is cut with a round piece at the top and four flanges which curve downward toward the bowl. Spoons such as this were used solely by men. |
