Spoon Item Number: 2623/36 from the MOA: University of British Columbia
Description
Coconut shell spoon, with a hole, and series of etched V-shaped designs at 'handle' end. A narrow dark brown band appearing in the bowl of the spoon appears to be a natural characteristic of the nutshell.
Item History
- Made in Sirorata, Oro, Papua New Guinea
- Owned by Abraham Ross and Susan Ross before April 20, 2004
- Received from Abraham Ross (Donor) and Susan Ross (Donor) on April 20, 2004
What
- Name
- Spoon
- Identification Number
- 2623/36
- Type of Item
- spoon
- Material
- coconut nutshell
- Overall
- height 11.0 cm, width 5.7 cm, depth 3.9 cm
Who
- Culture
- New Guinea
- Previous Owner
- Abraham Ross and Susan Ross
- Received from
- Abraham Ross (Donor) and Susan Ross (Donor)
Where
- Holding Institution
- MOA: University of British Columbia
- Made in
- Sirorata, Oro, Papua New Guinea
When
- Ownership Date
- before April 20, 2004
- Acquisition Date
- on April 20, 2004
Other
- Condition
- good
- Current Location
- Case 64
- Accession Number
- 2623/0036