Spoon Item Number: K5.134 from the MOA: University of British Columbia
Description
Spoon carved from one piece of wood with ovoid shaped bowl that has a flat rim that has been burned to a dark brown finish. The handle tapers at both ends, and the end that attaches to the bowl has a raised area with a carved zigzag design. The zigzag design and the conical tip of the spoon handle are both burned to a dark brown finish.
Item History
- Made in Durban, Natal, South Africa during 1972
- Owned by African Art Center before November 7, 1972
- Received from African Art Center (Seller) and Unknown (Funding source) on November 7, 1972
What
Who
- Culture
- Zulu
- Previous Owner
- African Art Center
- Received from
- African Art Center (Seller) and Unknown (Funding source)
Where
- Holding Institution
- MOA: University of British Columbia
- Made in
- Durban, Natal, South Africa
When
- Creation Date
- during 1972
- Ownership Date
- before November 7, 1972
- Acquisition Date
- on November 7, 1972
Other
- Condition
- good
- Accession Number
- 0225/0007