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ProvenanceMrs. Jan Duggan, Santa Fe, New Mexico; Taylor A. Dale, Santa Fe, New Mexico
BibliographyVincent, Gilbert et al. Art of the North American Indians: The Thaw Collection. Cooperstown, New York: Fenimore Art Museum, 2000, p.138.
Fognell, Eva and Alexander Brier Marr, eds. Art of the North American Indians: The Thaw Collection at the Fenimore Art Museum, 2nd ed. Cooperstown, New York: Fenimore Art Museum, 2016, p. 153.
Culture
Western Sioux type
Spoon
Datec. 1890
MediumCow horn, rawhide thongs, porcupine quills, tin cones, trade cloth, beads, red ochre pigment, thread
DimensionsOverall: 11 1/4 × 3 1/2 in. (28.6 × 8.9 cm)
Object numberT0714
Credit LineGift of Eugene V. and Clare E. Thaw
Photograph by John Bigelow Taylor, NYC
Label TextThis spoon depicts an Apsaalooke (Crow) warrior’s stylized face at the top of the handle. The imagery reveals the rivalry and ridicule between enemies. This spoon’s warrior owner would have used it on special occasions to suggest that his enemy was at his service and was presenting him with riches of the feast. The red and white quill- wrapped thongs with tin cone pendants also indicate that this was a feast spoon.ProvenanceMrs. Jan Duggan, Santa Fe, New Mexico; Taylor A. Dale, Santa Fe, New Mexico
BibliographyVincent, Gilbert et al. Art of the North American Indians: The Thaw Collection. Cooperstown, New York: Fenimore Art Museum, 2000, p.138.
Fognell, Eva and Alexander Brier Marr, eds. Art of the North American Indians: The Thaw Collection at the Fenimore Art Museum, 2nd ed. Cooperstown, New York: Fenimore Art Museum, 2016, p. 153.
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