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Spoon/Ladle part/fragment

Object Details

Collection History
Probably excavated by in 1934 or 1935 by Danish archaeologist and geographer Helge Larsen (1905-1984); formerly in the collection of Nationalmuseet (National Museum of Denmark); acquired by MAI in 1936 through an exchange with Nationalmuseet.
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Data Source
National Museum of the American Indian
Culture/People
probably Thule Tradition (archaeological culture) (attributed)
Possible excavator
Helge Larsen (Helge Eyvin Larsen), Non-Indian, 1905-1984
Previous owner
Nationalmuseet (National Museum of Denmark)
Date created
probably AD 1400–1600
Object Name
Spoon/Ladle part/fragment
Media/Materials
Wood
Techniques
Carved
Object Type
Food/Beverage Serving
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