Spoon Item Number: A5315 from the MOA: University of British Columbia
Description
Wooden spoon with leaf-shaped bowl and handle which narrows towards the end. The handle has a downward facing finial. The underside of the ladle's bowl is rounded. The wood is a dark yellowish-brown colour.
History Of Use
Along the Northwest Coast, in general, undecorated spoons of wood and horn were used in everyday life, while more elaborately carved versions were used on special occassions. The bowls of these spoons are too large to place in the mouth, so food is sipped from the sides or the end.
Cultural Context
household utensil; domestic
Item History
- Made in British Columbia, Canada
- Owned by Walter C. Koerner before January 1973
- Received from Walter C. Koerner (Donor) during January 1973
What
Who
- Culture
- Coast Salish
- Previous Owner
- Walter C. Koerner
- Received from
- Walter C. Koerner (Donor)
Where
- Holding Institution
- MOA: University of British Columbia
- Made in
- British Columbia, Canada
When
- Ownership Date
- before January 1973
- Acquisition Date
- during January 1973
Other
- Condition
- good
- Accession Number
- 0233/0027