Spoon/Ladle

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Date created: circa 1870

Culture/People: Seneca
Previous owner: Joseph Keppler, Jr. (Udo J. Keppler/Gyantwaka), Non-Indian, 1872-1956

Collection History: Collection history unknown; formerly in the collection of Joseph Keppler, Jr. (1872-1956, a long-time friend of George Heye); acquired by George Heye from Joseph Keppler circa 1926.
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Place: Tonawanda Reservation; Niagara County, Erie County, Genesee County; New York; USA

See related items: Seneca; Food/Beverage Serving
On View: NMAI, New York, NY: Infinity of Nations, Woodlands

Data Source: National Museum of the American Indian

Catalog Number: 14/5688
Barcode: 145688.000

Object Type: Food/Beverage Serving

Object Name: Spoon/Ladle
Media/Materials: Wood
Techniques: Carved, cutout
Dimensions: 18 x 11 cm

Metadata Usage: CC0

GUID: http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/ws687897f3d-0dde-4015-ac2c-489a70a8b12b

Record ID: NMAI_155855