Spoon, Clam Shell - Laus`kaaq (N); Luus`kaaq (S)
Sheldon Jackson Museum > Sheldon Jackson Museum Ethnographic Alutiiq/Sugpiaq Collection
SJ-II-Q-4
Wood/Plant material;Clam Shell
Width: 2 in.
Length: 9 3/4 in.
19th century
Alutiiq
Collected by Sheldon Jackson on Kodiak Island, 1890. Clam shell spoon, made of a clam shell with a split stick glued to the shell. Inscription: "Schick Bay Shelikof Strait 18?? (writing barely legible, handle) From Capt. M. ?? (barely legible, other side of handle)