Spoon with figure handle

Artist Philippines

MediumWood

Dimensions8 1/4 × 4 1/4 in. (21 × 10.8 cm)

ClassificationsTools and Equipment

Credit LineGift of Howard A. Edson

Object number1955.14.36

DescriptionSpoon with oversized, pointed basin. The handle is a standing figure, with bowed legs and rather sharp, angular body, the nipples point prominently out, as does the sharp chin. The face is wedge shaped, pointing to the front. The eyes are diamond shaped and the figure's ears are rounded and stick out. The hat, when viewed in profile. is an elongated oval shape, long and somewhat sunken in the top middle. There is a ridge extending down from the base of the handle along the bottom of the basin almost to the tip.

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