Alaska Native. <em>Large Grease Spoon</em>, 1868–1933. Wood, 18 3/4in. (47.7cm). Brooklyn Museum, Brooklyn Museum Collection, X844.24. Creative Commons-BY (Photo: Brooklyn Museum, X844.24_bw.jpg)

Alaska Native. Large Grease Spoon, 1868–1933. Wood, 18 3/4in. (47.7cm). Brooklyn Museum, Brooklyn Museum Collection, X844.24. Creative Commons-BY (Photo: Brooklyn Museum, X844.24_bw.jpg)

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Large Grease Spoon

Arts of the Americas

On View: Luce Visible Storage and Study Center, 5th Floor

CULTURE Alaska Native

MEDIUM Wood

GEOGRAPHICAL LOCATIONS

Possible place made: Canada
Possible place made: United States

DATES 1868–1933

DIMENSIONS 18 3/4in. (47.7cm) (show scale)

COLLECTIONS Arts of the Americas

ACCESSION NUMBER X844.24

CREDIT LINE Brooklyn Museum Collection

CATALOGUE DESCRIPTION This large spoon is plain but highly sculptural from the strength of the curving handle to the deeply scooped bowl. It has a deep rich patina from being used for feasting.

MUSEUM LOCATION This item is on view in Luce Visible Storage and Study Center, 5th Floor

CAPTION Alaska Native. Large Grease Spoon, 1868–1933. Wood, 18 3/4in. (47.7cm). Brooklyn Museum, Brooklyn Museum Collection, X844.24. Creative Commons-BY (Photo: Brooklyn Museum, X844.24_bw.jpg)

IMAGE overall, X844.24_bw.jpg. Brooklyn Museum photograph

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