Ladle Item Number: Na1070 from the MOA: University of British Columbia
Description
Bowl-shaped ladle with handle: beginning from bowl's base, handle consists of two prongs which join one-third of the way up; carved with herringbone design and large oval-shaped octagon cut out near handle's tip. Ladle is painted brown, except for inside of bowl. Handle has four scratches near its end.
History Of Use
Used for serving food.
Cultural Context
food preparation
Item History
- Made by Lewis Nakarak (Maker) in Shaktoolik, Alaska, USA before 1985
- Owned by S. J. Newcomb before October 15, 1985
- Received from S. J. Newcomb (Donor) on October 15, 1985
What
- Name
- Ladle
- Identification Number
- Na1070
- Type of Item
- ladle
- Material
- wood, seal blood, seal oil and hematite mineral
- Manufacturing Technique
- carved and painted
- Overall
- height 15.5 in, width 5.0 in, depth 3.0 in
Who
- Culture
- Inuit
- Creator
- Lewis Nakarak (Maker)
- Previous Owner
- S. J. Newcomb
- Received from
- S. J. Newcomb (Donor)
Where
- Holding Institution
- MOA: University of British Columbia
- Made in
- Shaktoolik, Alaska, USA
When
- Creation Date
- before 1985
- Ownership Date
- before October 15, 1985
- Acquisition Date
- on October 15, 1985
Other
- Condition
- good
- Accession Number
- 1061/0001