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Spoon

Artist
DateLate 19th century
MediumMt. Sheep horn, abalone shell
ClassificationsTools and Equipment
Credit LineGift of Mrs. W.S. Webb
Object number1936.56.3
DescriptionLight horn spoon with incised design and abalone shell inlay. Piece has gentle overall curve. Incised design lines are filled in with red pigment. On inner surface of bowl near handle shows two large eyes, nostrils, bared teeth and four feet or hands. The Dogfish design. Abalone inlay in eyes, cheeks, and hangle designs.
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