Jimma SPOON - Oromo culture, South-West Ethiopia - First half of the 20th century

SPOON Jimma
Oromo Culture, Southwest Ethiopia
First half of the 20th century
Brown horn
Length: 31; W: 3.8 cm

Spoon made from a section of brown horn whose tapered, conical handle is partly hollowed out and engraved with three ringed rings. The junction has a pointed cutout of the horn and the end of the handle is pierced with a cavity that probably allows it to be suspended.
The spoon is an extension of the handle and shows signs of use.

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