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.Early 20th century
Early 20th century
Artist not recorded
Early 20th century
Early 20th century
Jose Luis Martin Nieto