Spoon Item Number: Nb639 from the MOA: University of British Columbia

Description

A very dark brown to black, curved, L-shaped spoon with an oval bowl that has lighter areas inside and a tapering handle that is hollowed out along the taper for one half. Handle is slightly uneven and rounded to the top. Exterior surface is convex with a central longitudinal ridge.

History Of Use

Ladles and spoons were common eating and serving implements on the Northwest Coast. Horn spoons, especially the elaborately carved ones were used at ceremonial feasts.

Cultural Context

food serving; ceremonial