Spoon/Ladle

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Culture/People: probably Seneca (attributed)
Previous owner: Joseph Keppler, Jr. (Udo J. Keppler/Gyantwaka), Non-Indian, 1872-1956
Seller: 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); purchased by George Heye from Joseph Keppler in 1906.
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Place: Ontario, New York; Canada, USA

See related items: Seneca; Food/Beverage Serving
On View: NMAI, Washington DC: Nation to Nation, Serious Diplomacy

Data Source: National Museum of the American Indian

Catalog Number: 8957
Barcode: 008957.002

Object Type: Food/Beverage Serving

Object Name: Spoon/Ladle
Media/Materials: Wood
Techniques: Carved
Dimensions: 14.10 x 8.20 x 4.00 cm

Metadata Usage: CC0

GUID: http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/ws6a70e5813-9394-441b-af21-52a9e33a5b0f

Record ID: NMAI_409815