Ladle

MOA: University of British Columbia

2956/251

Carved ladle with a round bowl and short, wide handle. The inner surfaces are light brown, and the outer surface is rough, dark brown bark.

  • History Of Use

    Used by shepherds to drinking water.


  • Type of Item ladle
  • Culture Portuguese
  • Material cork bark
  • Measurements height 6.5 cm, width 16.5 cm, depth 11.8 cm (overall)

  • Field Collector Anthony A. Shelton
  • Previous Owner Anthony A. Shelton
  • Received from Museum of Anthropology Exhibitions Budget, Anthony A. Shelton

  • Made in Vidigueira
  • Collected in Portugal

  • Collection Date between 2011 and 2012
  • Ownership Date before September 17, 2012
  • Acquisition Date on September 17, 2012

  • Condition good
  • Accession Number 2956/0251