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Ear Spoon
Ear Spoon
Ear Spoon
DepartmentTextiles-Africa

Ear Spoon

NameEar Spoon
Date20th century
Place madeEthiopia, Africa
MediumSilver
DimensionsOverall: 3 9/16 x 1 x 3/8 in. (9 x 2.5 x 1 cm)
Credit LineMuseum of International Folk Art, gift of Ambassador and Mrs. Frank Ortiz, A.2004.10.5
Object numberA.2004.10.5
DescriptionTriangular handle with two loops at top. Flat round piece at bottom where spoon attaches. Serpentine pattern on front and back. Sides inset with large and small balls. Gold wash.
Ear spoon
20th century
Ear Spoon
20th century
Ear Spoon
20th century
Ear spoon
20th century
Ear spoon
20th century
Ear Spoon
20th century
Ear spoon
20th century
Ear spoon
20th century
Ear spoon
20th century
Ear spoon
20th century
Ear spoon
20th century
Ear spoon
20th century