Spoon Item Number: 1929.160 from the MAA: University of Cambridge
Description
Spoon made from mountain-sheep horn with carving of a raven on the handle. Unusually the raven is carved from an overhead perspective, and has abalone inlay.; Good
Context
The original European tribal names and, where possible, current tribal names have both been given in separate GLT fields.; Such spoons were used at feasts and potlatches, clearly demarcating the elaborate event from the everyday. The crests carved on the handle were possibly those of the owner representing a tangible connection between the lineage and the economic resources consumed during the feasting. The spoons were used for eating oolichan grease, berries, fish roe and fish (G.Crowther).The spoons were made by steaming and shaping the horn.; Exhibited: CUMAA Archaeological gallery, Case 18.
Item History
- Made in British Columbia, Canada
- Received from J.C. Watts during 1929
What
- Name
- Spoon
- Identification Number
- 1929.160
- Type of Item
- spoon
- Material
- horn and mountain sheep horn
Who
- Culture
- Northwest Coast
- Received from
- J.C. Watts
Where
- Holding Institution
- MAA: University of Cambridge
- Made in
- British Columbia, Canada
When
- Acquisition Date
- during 1929
Other
- Keyword
- Food Preparation; Ceremonial Objects