Spoon Item Number: 1885.66.20 from the MAA: University of Cambridge
Description
Broken bowl of a shell spoon. Very slightly concave, and has slight shaping along edges.; Good
Context
The object bears a label stating the provenance as the Northwest coast, however this piece is fairly unusual for the area (G.Crowther). Given the unusual material it is possible this spoon was traded for, and was used on ceremonial occasions (G.Crowther).; Collected by: Hepburn.J.E
Item History
- Made in British Columbia, Canada
- Received from J.E. Hepburn during 1885
Who
- Culture
- Northwest Coast
- Received from
- J.E. Hepburn
Where
- Holding Institution
- MAA: University of Cambridge
- Made in
- British Columbia, Canada
When
- Acquisition Date
- during 1885
Other
- Keyword
- Food Preparation; Ceremonial Objects