Clam Ladle Item Number: Nbz689 from the MOA: University of British Columbia
Description
Carved wooden ladle with round bowl. The bowl has twenty-three drainage holes and four large holes oriented lengthwise in the centre. The handle narrows towards the rounded end and there is a hole in the end. The bottom of the bowl is rounded. The wood is a yellow-brown colour.
History Of Use
Clam spoon used to scoop clams out of boiling water. Clams and other shellfish were used extensively by the Coast Salish, and cooked in a variety of ways. They were often smoked or dried and stored for winter use.
Cultural Context
cooking; household utensil; domestic
Item History
- Made in British Columbia, Canada before 1915
- Collected in Sidney, British Columbia, Canada during 1915
- Owned by Anthony A. Kingscote before September 11, 1978
- Received from Anthony A. Kingscote (Donor) on September 11, 1978
What
Who
- Culture
- Coast Salish: Saanich
- Previous Owner
- Anthony A. Kingscote
- Received from
- Anthony A. Kingscote (Donor)
Where
- Holding Institution
- MOA: University of British Columbia
- Made in
- British Columbia, Canada
- Collected in
- Sidney, British Columbia, Canada
When
- Creation Date
- before 1915
- Collection Date
- during 1915
- Ownership Date
- before September 11, 1978
- Acquisition Date
- on September 11, 1978
Other
- Condition
- fair
- Current Location
- Case 7
- Accession Number
- 0485/0005