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Object #     1541
Object name     Spoon Basket
Culture of Origin     Tlingit, Stikine
Materials     Cedar Bark
Techniques     Plain Twined, Diagonal Twined
Dimensions     L: 13.7 in, Diam: 2.7 x 3 in
Exhibit Label    

Soapberries are a favorite traditional dessert on the
Northwest Coast. These small bitter berries are whipped up
with water and sugar to a stiff foam, and eaten with long flat
spoons. Special baskets held soapberry spoons when not in
use.

Source     Mr. George T. Emmons
Location     Wrangell, Alaska
Credit     Purchased with funds donated by Thomas Burke


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