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Ceremonial spoon
Ceremonial spoon
Ceremonial spoon
Museum of International Folk Art
DepartmentAsia

Ceremonial spoon

NameSpoon
CultureIfugao People
DateEarly 20th century
Place madeNorthern Luzon, Philippines, Southeast Asia, Asia
MediumWood
DimensionsOverall: 10 1/16 x 2 3/16 x 1 13/16 in. (25.5 x 5.6 x 4.6 cm)
Credit LineGift of Clare Brett Smith
Object numberA.2012.3.16
DescriptionDark, nearly black, wood spoon with large bowl. The handle carved in the shape of two crocodiles, each eating the other's tail. The top animal is spotted, the other smooth.
Ceremonial  spoon
Early 20th century
Ceremonial  spoon
Early 20th century
Ceremonial spoon
Early 20th century
Ceremonial spoon
Early 20th century
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