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Courtesy of the Harn Museum of Art, Photography by Foad Seyed Mohammadi
Personal Spoon (izinkezo or ukhezo)
Courtesy of the Harn Museum of Art, Photography by Foad Seyed Mohammadi

Personal Spoon (izinkezo or ukhezo)

Maker Zulu Artist
Date20th century
Made/manufacturedSouth Africa, Africa
MediumWood
Dimensions12 3/4 in. (32.4 cm)
ClassificationsFurnishings and Equipment
Credit LineGift of Norma Canelas Roth and William D. Roth
Object number2011.75.9
Collections
DescriptionSpoon with dark and shiny surface, carved from lightweight wood with round bowl. Elliptical shield or leaf form with incised lines in the center of handle.
Courtesy of the Harn Museum of Art, Photography by Foad Seyed Mohammadi
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