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Spoon/Ladle

Object Details

Collection History
Collection history unknown; purchased by MAI in 1949 from Blue Totem Antiques (Delaware Water Gap, Pennsylvania), operated by Carl Clausen (1883-1954).
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Data Source
National Museum of the American Indian
Culture/People
Minnesota Chippewa [Red Lake, Minnesota]
Previous owner
Blue Totem Antiques
Seller
Blue Totem Antiques
Seller agent
Carl Clausen, Non-Indian, 1883-1954
Date created
circa 1930
Object Name
Spoon/Ladle
Media/Materials
Wood
Techniques
Carved, cutout
Dimensions
3 x 12 x 12.5 cm
Object Type
Food/Beverage Serving
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