Spoon

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Date created: 1950-1970

Culture/People: Taíno [Haiti]
Previous owner: Rena A. Waite, Non-Indian, 1892-1977
Donor: Rena A. Waite, Non-Indian, 1892-1977

Collection History: Collection history unknown; formerly in the collection of Rena A. Waite (1892-1977, an avid collector of spoons); bequeathed to MAI by Rena Waite in 1977.
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Place: Haiti
Archipelago: Greater Antilles
Island Name: Hispaniola
Geographical Areas: Caribbean Islands (West Indies)

See related items: Taíno [Haiti]; Food/Beverage Serving

Data Source: National Museum of the American Indian

Catalog Number: 25/1740
Barcode: 251740.000

Object Type: Food/Beverage Serving

Object Name: Spoon
Media/Materials: Wood
Techniques: Carved
Dimensions: 25.5 x 7.2 cm

Metadata Usage: CC0

GUID: http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/ws6b9a1cfa1-3a87-497a-995e-68931dee1d0c

Record ID: NMAI_267604