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19th C. Native American California Maidu Bone / Horn Spoons

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19th C. Native American California Maidu Bone / Horn Spoons

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Native American, Western United States, Northern California, Maidu culture, ca. 19th century CE. A pair of horn and bone spoon utensils with removable bone handles, The larger handle has notched markings and while the other is plain - both with smooth and dark patina from age and use. Flat, paddle like spoons such as these were probably used for stirring gruel. Size of large spoon w/ handle: 9.5" L x 2" W (24.1 cm x 5.1 cm)

Please note this item falls under the Safeguard Tribal Objects of Patrimony Act and is not eligible for international shipping. Native American, Alaska Native, & Native Hawaiian objects are only eligible to ship within the United States.

Provenance: private Coeur d'Alene, Idaho, USA collection

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Condition

Chips and nicks to bone handles with larger, old losses to spoons. Dark patina throughout.

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19th C. Native American California Maidu Bone / Horn Spoons

Name: 19th C. Native American California Maidu Bone / Horn Spoons
SKU: 160454451
Price: 800 USD
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