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Collection of the Lowe Art Museum, University of Miami
© Lowe Art Museum, University of Miami. All rights reserved.
Spoon
Cultural Group
Zulu people
(South Africa)
Date
not dated
Medium
wood
Dimensions
13 x 2 7/8 x 1 7/8"
Classifications
Tools and Equipment
Credit Line
Gift of Julianna B. Simmons
Terms
Object number
2016.14.24
On View
Not on view
Description
Zulu spoons are prized personal objects, carefully stored when not being displayed or used. One frequent use is as a beer skimmer. They are typically decorated with relief carving near the center of the handle.
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