Object Record
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Metadata
Catalog Number |
2016.009.011 |
Object Name |
Ladle, Serving |
Description |
This is a hand-carved shallow ladle made from one piece of light brown wood. "22" is stamped on the back of the handle. There are a number of darker areas in the natural grain of the wood. This ladle is uncharacteristically plain as most cultures decorate even everyday utilitarian pieces with carvings that have meaning or simply entertain. 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-10.4 L-24.3 cm |
Place of Origin |
Africa |
Material |
wood |
Subjects |
tools and technology |
Search Terms |
African Art Africa Missionary Handmade |