Spoon

Maple burl spoon with curved handle carved in the form of a bird

Name/Title

Spoon

Entry/Object ID

L2024.3.26

Description

Maple burl spoon with curving handle carved in the form of a bird's head

Context

The maple burl spoon has an effigy of a waterbird on the handle and is a wonderful example of the ceremonial spoon of the mid-18th century that continued to be used in the end of the century.

Acquisition

Source (if not Accessioned)

Abenaki Cultural Conservancy

Made/Created

Date made

circa 1750

Place

State/Province

Maine

Country

United States of America

Continent

North America

Ethnography

Culture/Tribe

Abenaki
Native American

Lexicon

Nomenclature 4.0

Nomenclature Primary Object Term

Spoon, Eating

Nomenclature Sub-Class

Eating & Drinking Utensils

Nomenclature Class

Food Service T&E

Nomenclature Category

Category 04: Tools & Equipment for Materials

Dimensions

Width

3-3/4 in

Length

8 in

Materials

Material

Maple

Material Notes

Burl