Long, thin scoop-like ladle made of antler. Shallow bowl has steep sides and curved ends. Handle is rectangular and angles upward. Two holes drilled through centre of handle with strip of hide looped through, forming a hanging tie. Bowl and back of handle have been polished; front of handle is rough, showing core of antler. Previous repair work below hide tie. Small metal plate has been riveted to front, covering a large crack visible from the back.

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• Type of Item ladle
• Culture Inuit
• Material antler, rawhide skin, metal
• Measurements height 6.8 cm, width 3.3 cm, depth 44.7 cm (overall)

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• Previous Owner John P. Kelsall, John T. Kelsall
• Received from John T. Kelsall

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• Made in Northwest Territories

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• Ownership Date before 1995, before June 28, 2021
• Acquisition Date on June 28, 2021

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• Condition fair
• Accession Number 3508/0006