Sdláagwaal
Spoon

Haida

Eating and serving utensils symbolize the heritage, status, and wealth of a family. Spoons, ladles, bowls, and other feasting dishes can be carved from horn or local hardwoods. They are carved plain or embellished with crest designs, often inlaid with abalone and operculum shells.

This Dall sheep horn spoon with a carved goat horn handle belonged to Haida leader Kóyongxung (Chief Son-I-Hat). Designs on the handle include from top to bottom: Raven, a crouching man, Eagle, and a sea mammal tail (possibly Killer Whale).

Ketchikan Museums: Tongass Historical Society Collection
THS 83.1.83.1