Ladle
About this object
Narrative
According to the old Museum ledger, Ian M. Mackinnon presented Frank Burnett with this collection of Inuit objects. They were said to have been collected during his years traveling to the Coppermine area, c. 1921-24.
Physical description
Scoop-shaped ladle made from dark brown-gold, translucent horn--wide mouth that narrows towards the back with a short, sharply upturned tab handle. Two small, circular plugs in the bowl of the scoop.
Materials
Date Made
Before 1925
Date Acquired
1927
How Acquired
Donated
Credit Line
Measurements
Overall: 3.8 cm x 14.3 cm x 13.8 cm
Object Number
A2.471