Spoon/Ladle

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Culture/People: Seneca [Cattaraugus]
Previous owner: Joseph Keppler, Jr. (Udo J. Keppler/Gyantwaka), Non-Indian, 1872-1956
Lender: 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); lent to MAI by Joseph Keppler in 1917; purchased by MAI from Joseph Keppler in 1947.
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Place: Cattaraugus Reservation; Erie County, Cattaraugus County, Chautauqua County; New York; USA

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

Data Source: National Museum of the American Indian

Catalog Number: 6/382
Barcode: 060382.000

Object Type: Food/Beverage Serving

Object Name: Spoon/Ladle
Media/Materials: Wood, hide thong/babiche, brass beads
Techniques: Carved
Dimensions: 21.80 x 11.60 x 1.50 cm

Metadata Usage: CC0

GUID: http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/ws6a6b3e15c-be1b-4fd5-b835-e55a4e222435

Record ID: NMAI_64782