| Accession # |
08.491.8898 |
|
Culture |
Haida
|
| Title |
Big Spoon with Suggestion of Carved Bird on Handle |
| Date |
18th-19th century |
| Medium |
Horn |
| Dimensions |
18 5/16 x 5 1/4 x 1 1/8in. (46.5 x 13.3 x 2.8cm)
|
| Credit Line |
Museum Expedition 1908, Museum Collection Fund |
| Location |
Visible Storage: Case 39, Shelf D (Native American Art)
|
| Description |
This graceful spoon is carved from one piece of horn and is very abstract. The handle hints at a loon or other birds head and then curves into the length of the handle until it reaches the deep bowl of the spoon. All over amber color. |
