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Courtesy of the Harn Museum of Art, Photography by Foad Seyed Mohammadi
Ladle
Courtesy of the Harn Museum of Art, Photography by Foad Seyed Mohammadi

Ladle

Maker New Guinean, Trobriand Islands
Date20th century
Made/manufacturedAsia
MediumCoconut shell
Dimensions4 1/2 x 3 1/4 x 3 in. (11.4 x 8.3 x 7.6 cm)
ClassificationsFurnishings and Equipment
Credit LineGift of Dr. Samuel Spring
Object numberS85-SPNG-G127
Collections
DescriptionCarved shells in animal shape. Polished outer surface. Bottom half of shell - body of animal with 2 small extended arms. Has curved triangular shaped piece with carved facial features. 3 holes at end.

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