George Blake (Hupa–Yurok, born 1944). <em>Horn Spoon</em>, 1992. Elk horn material, length: 7 1/4 in. (18.4 cm). Brooklyn Museum, John W. James Fund, 1992.197.2. Creative Commons-BY (Photo: Brooklyn Museum, 1992.197.2_transp3550.jpg)

Horn Spoon

Artist:George Blake

Medium: Elk horn material

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Dates:1992

Dimensions: length: 7 1/4 in. (18.4 cm)

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Accession Number: 1992.197.2

Image: 1992.197.2_transp3550.jpg,

Catalogue Description:
This is carved out of one piece of elk horn. Horn spoon with a zig zag cut out handled. Designed by artist to refect traditional influence from spoon 05.588.7578 George Blake(Hupa, 1944-) was born on the Hupa Reservation. He works in contemporary styles of ceramics, and painting but concentrates more on tradtional styles of items such as redwood canoes, sinew-backed bows and arrow sets, elk horn purses and spoons and ceremonial featherwork.

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