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Spoon

Object Details

Collection History
Collection history unknown; donated to MAI by the Ecuadorian Government in 1979, through a gift facilitated by Dr. Miguel Albornoz, the Ecuadorian Ambassador to the United Nations.
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Data Source
National Museum of the American Indian
Culture/People
Saraguro
Previous owner
Government of Ecuador
Donor
Government of Ecuador
Donor agent
Dr. Miguel A. Albornoz, Non-Indian
Object Name
Spoon
Media/Materials
Wood
Techniques
Carved
Dimensions
21.5 x 5 cm
Object Type
Food/Beverage Serving
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