Spoon

MOA: University of British Columbia

3260/222

Silver spoon with shallow, ovular bowl and slightly downward curving handle. Octopus design carved on front towards handle. Fine crosshatching in the negative space. Artist inscription and date on back.


  • Type of Item spoon
  • Culture Nisga'a
  • Material silver metal
  • Measurements height 10.7 cm, width 3.1 cm, depth 3.0 cm (overall)

  • Creator Norman Tait
  • Previous Owner Elspeth McConnell
  • Received from Elspeth McConnell

  • Made in British Columbia

  • Creation Date during 1982
  • Ownership Date before August 12, 2017
  • Acquisition Date on August 12, 2017

  • Item Classes metalwork
  • Condition good
  • Current Location Case 17
  • Accession Number 3260/0222