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Courtesy of the Harn Museum of Art, Photography by Foad Seyed Mohammadi
Serving Spoon (isixembe)
Courtesy of the Harn Museum of Art, Photography by Foad Seyed Mohammadi

Serving Spoon (isixembe)

Maker Zulu Artist
Date20th century
Made/manufacturedSouth Africa, Africa
MediumWood
Dimensions19 1/2 in. (49.5 cm)
ClassificationsFurnishings and Equipment
Credit LineGift of Norma Canelas Roth and William D. Roth
Object number2011.75.11
Collections
DescriptionLong handle spoon with bulbous bowl on end, resembling gourd. Sections on bowl and handle are slightly raised and darkened with black pigment. Overall shiny dark surface, shows some wear.
Courtesy of the Harn Museum of Art, Photography by Foad Seyed Mohammadi
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