Date: Early to Mid 19th Century
Materials: Mountain sheep horn
Dimensions: L. 20 1/2″ x W. 6 1/4″ x D. 3″
Condition: Overall excellent, period brass ‘staple’ repair. No restoration.
Comments: This is a massive ladle ingeniously formed from a curved mountain sheep horn. The horn would be softened by boiling and molded in a form. The carved totemic images depict personal clan associations. The form lined carved head of an open beaked eagle is surmounted by a crouched human figure with a stylized headdress. The bowl is of considerable volume with a concave rim to accommodate expansion and contraction.
Collection History: Collected by Colonel C.E.S. Wood
References:
Published and Illustrated: The Century Magazine – 1882
Exhibited: The Golden Gate International Exposition – 1939
Featured on The Antiques Roadshow – San Jose, CA. 2009.
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Dimensions:Height: 20.5 in (52.07 cm)Width: 6.25 in (15.88 cm)Depth: 3 in (7.62 cm)
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Materials and Techniques:Wood
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Place of Origin:North America
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Period:Early 19th Century
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Date of Manufacture:Early to Mid 19th Century
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Condition:ExcellentWear consistent with age and use.
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Seller Location:Santa Fe, NM
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Reference Number:Seller: LU1160220854372
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