Object Record
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Metadata
Catalog Number |
2016.009.014 |
Object Name |
Ladle, Serving |
Description |
This is a cooking ladle with a small, round hole that is hollow and centered in the gourd-shaped body of the ladle. There is a small hole at the top of the handle so that the ladle can be hung/suspended. The ladle is a red-brown hue that has darkened in color due to use. This ladle was originally donated to the Mars Hill University Archives before it was transferred to the ETSU Reece Museum c. 2016. This ladle was acquired in the mid-20th century by Baptist Missionaries in East Africa. Special thanks to Dr. Althia Ali for researching this artifact alongside Reece Museum staff. This research was made possible by the Luce Foundation. |
Date |
c. mid-20th century |
Dimensions |
W-8 L-23.5 Dia-3 Cir-25.4 cm |
Place of Origin |
Africa |
Material |
clay, gourd |
Subjects |
tools and technology International Art |
Search Terms |
African Art Africa Missionary Handmade |