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1987.25.8

Large wooden spoon carved, with dark-stained handles and long pointed bowl. [El.B 'DCF 2004-2006 What's Upstairs?' 31/3/2006]

1987.25.8

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Collection type
Object
Description
Large wooden spoon carved, with dark-stained handles and long pointed bowl. [El.B 'DCF 2004-2006 What's Upstairs?' 31/3/2006]
Long description
[1 of] 3 spoons carved in similar style, with dark-stained handles and long pointed bowls.
Cultural groups
Zulu
Person
Field collector Kate Theresa Escombe
PRM source Cicely Tower
PRM source Meriel Tower
Date / Period
Date made: Before 1888
Date collected
1888
Acquisition information
Donated: 02/09/1987
Materials and processes
Material Wood Plant, Process Carved
Dimensions
Length: max 350 mm
Object numbers
Accession number: 1987.25.8

Search terms: Food and Drink, Spoon, Food Accessory