Carved from elm with a thin shell shaped bowl— the top crescent may represent the head of a Manitou or possibly a quahog shell. The handle is strongly defined with stepped sides. The crescent is similar to a Seneca ladle in the collection at the American Museum of Natural History (cat.# 50.1/1519).
Illustrated and discussed: Powers, Steven S. North American Burl Treen, Brooklyn, NY, 2005, p. 166
Condition: Excellent. Untouched, complex surface. Small loss to front of bowl.
Dealer | STEVEN S. POWERS |
Date: | Circa: 1780 |
Origin | Northeast Woodlands |
Artist/Maker | Unknown - American Indian - American Indian |
Measurements | 4 1/4" OAL; (bowl) 2 7/8" W x 2" |
Inventory | View Dealer's Inventory |
Website | http://stevenspowers.com |
Price | |
Contact | Steve Powers, 718-625-1715 or steve@stevenspowers.com |