Ladle Item Number: A2614 from the MOA: University of British Columbia
Description
Horn ladle with oval bowl that is deep and bent almost at a right angle at junction with handle. The handle is carved in the shape of the head and neck of a bird, with its beak at the tip.
History Of Use
Used to serve food at large feasts.
Item History
- Made in British Columbia, Canada
- Owned by Walter C. Koerner before April 8, 1976
- Received from Walter C. Koerner (Donor) on April 8, 1976
What
- Name
- Ladle
- Identification Number
- A2614
- Type of Item
- ladle
- Material
- mountain sheep horn
- Manufacturing Technique
- steamed, moulded and carved
- Overall
- height 18.7 cm, width 35.5 cm, depth 12.5 cm
Who
- Culture
- Northwest Coast
- Previous Owner
- Walter C. Koerner
- Received from
- Walter C. Koerner (Donor)
Where
- Holding Institution
- MOA: University of British Columbia
- Made in
- British Columbia, Canada
When
- Ownership Date
- before April 8, 1976
- Acquisition Date
- on April 8, 1976
Other
- Condition
- good
- Accession Number
- 0336/0055