What is this spoon made of?

Who made it?

This spoon was carved from the horn of an animal, probably a sheep. Spoons carved from horns and antlers were less common than those carved from wood, as wood was more plentiful. This artifact was donated to the Museum in 1935.

This spoon was made by Indians from Vancouver Island, Canada. Carved spoons such as this one sometimes have very elaborately carved handles, giving them extra special cultural or religious significance.

For more information, visit:

• This artifact in the Karshner Digital Collections
• Artifact Worksheets you can use in your classroom or for homeschool
• Other carved spoons [Brooklyn Museum]
• Identifying Horn Spoons
• Traditional Native American Cooking