The spreading bowl and re-curved handle of this ladle were achieved by boiling a horn in water until it was pliable enough to bend into a shape. Wooden and horn ladles were used to serve meat and vegetable stew during meals.
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Details
Title: Ladle
Creator: Crow
Date: 1875/1900
Location: Plains
Contributor: Grand Teton National Park, National Park Service
Photographer: David Swift
Measurements: L 26, H 11, D 7 cm
Material: Horn
Current Location: Colter Bay Visitor Center
Catalog Number: GRTE 5375
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