Spoon Item Number: Nb587 from the MOA: University of British Columbia
Description
Brass spoon with a round, deep bowl from which a long, hollow, outward flaring tubular handle extends where it is sealed at the back while it is open at the top. Small hole at back.
History Of Use
Ladles of hammered metal were used at ceremonial feasts. Brass was introduced by European traders during the fur trade era.
Cultural Context
household; ceremonial
Narrative
The spoon was a gift to A. A. Kingscote from his father, who told him it was made by indigenous people on southern Vancouver Island.
Item History
- Made in Vancouver Island, British Columbia, Canada during 1946
- Collected in Vancouver Island, British Columbia, Canada
- Owned by Anthony A. Kingscote before September 11, 1978
- Received from Anthony A. Kingscote (Donor) on September 11, 1978
What
- Name
- Spoon
- Identification Number
- Nb587
- Type of Item
- spoon
- Material
- brass metal
- Manufacturing Technique
- hammered and soldered
- Overall
- height 32.4 cm, width 10.3 cm, depth 5.3 cm
Who
- Culture
- Coast Salish ?
- Previous Owner
- Anthony A. Kingscote
- Received from
- Anthony A. Kingscote (Donor)
Where
- Holding Institution
- MOA: University of British Columbia
- Made in
- Vancouver Island, British Columbia, Canada
- Collected in
- Vancouver Island, British Columbia, Canada
When
- Creation Date
- during 1946
- Ownership Date
- before September 11, 1978
- Acquisition Date
- on September 11, 1978
Other
- Item Classes
- metalwork
- Condition
- good
- Current Location
- Case 7
- Accession Number
- 0485/0006