Native American, Pacific Northwest, United States, California, Channel Islands, Chumash or Tongva people, ca. 19th century CE. This is a beautiful spoon or implement carved and polished from abalone shell. The peoples of the Channel Islands relied on the ocean for sustenance and abalone, mussels, and shellfish were a major part of their diet. The abalone shells were discarded in great piles, but some pieces were utilized as pendants and beads. The natural curve of the shell makes for a perfect grooved instrument such as a spoon or scoop. Size: 6.5" L x 1.25" W (16.5 cm x 3.2 cm)

Provenance: private Lumberton, Texas, USA collection, acquired before 2010

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Natural ossification of the shell and flaking to the iridescent surface, otherwise intact and very good. Attractive iridescence across most surfaces.