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Horn Spoon

The Burke: University of Washington

4858

The characteristic features of Columbia River mountain sheep horn ladles and spoons include a broad, nearly round opening with a flat rim; a thickened flat band running the length of the under surface; and a decoration of bands of interlocking, excised triangles forming rows of zigzag lines. Concentric circles or squares, or geometricized human figures often embellish the surface. On ladles, the band and rim extend upward to form the handle, usually elaborated with a sculpted human or animal figure. (Holm, Spirit and Ancestor, 1987)

  • Type of Item horn spoon
  • Culture Chinook
  • Material mountain sheep horn
  • Manufacturing Technique carved, steamed, molded
  • Measurements length 22.0 cm, height 18.5 cm, width 9.7 cm, depth 9.0 cm (overall)
  • Received from Mrs. H.B. Ferguson
  • Credit Purchased from Mrs. H. B. Ferguson
  • Motif Geometric | Animal
  • Collection Burke Museum Ethnology Collection

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