Museum Collections
Luce Center
Spoon
Object Number:
1988.1
Date:
1884-1900
Medium:
Silver, enamel
Dimensions:
Overall: 7 7/8 x 2 1/8 x 1 1/4 in. ( 20 x 5.4 x 3.2 cm )
Silver Weight: 3 oz (troy) (94 g)
Marks:
stamped: on reverse of handle: "M TIFFANY & CO STERLING 603 PAT 1884"
Description:
Silver Buffalo Dance pattern spoon; handle with full-length figure of an Indian warrior in ceremonial attire cast in relief, with traces of red and blue enamel; pear-shaped bowl engraved with geometric designs on obverse and reverse; buffalo mask in relief on reverse of bowl; stamped maker's mark on reverse of handle.
Credit Line:
Gift of Anne Ehrenkranz, in honor of Mae Wien
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.