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Spoon with large hemispherical bowl, handle carved with a head with plaited coiffure and spiraling neck, and blackened surface.
Chalk Spoon
Courtesy of the Harn Museum of Art, Photography by Foad Seyed Mohammadi

Chalk Spoon

Maker Igbo Artist
Date20th century
MediumWood
Dimensions24 1/4 x 7 x 3 3/4 in. (61.6 x 17.8 x 9.5 cm)
ClassificationsFurnishings and Equipment
Credit LineGift of Rod McGalliard
Object number1991.27.26
Collections
Visual DescriptionSpoon with large hemispherical bowl, handle carved with a head with plaited coiffure and spiraling neck, and blackened surface.
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