DESCRIPTION: We are pleased to offer this antique Native American Woodlands Indian ceremonial effigy ladle from New England, circa 1800s for your consideration. The Antique Native American wooden effigy ladle was hand hewn from one solid piece of wood using stones, knives and perhaps a beaver tooth for smoothing. The smaller Native American Woodland Indian ladles were used everyday as eating implements, while sharing a community bowl. The longer handled effigy ladles were used as a ceremonial ladles and for special celebrations. This Antique wooden effigy ladle has a large deep bowl for sipping and eating. The Antique Native American Effigy Ladle shows the handmade characteristic with hand hewn marks. This primitive Hand Hewn ladle shows inactive worm holes. On the end of the ladle there is carved large hook handle effigy that appears to be a bird’s beak in form and shape. The large hook also serves for hanging. The Antique Native American Hand Hewn Wooden Effigy Ladle has age appropriate patina and wear.

MEASUREMENTS: 11 ½ inches long and 5 inches wide.

Regional & Ethnic Antiques