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Lot Description

Meskwaki Carved Maple Figural Ladle, Horse

mid-19th century

personal-sized ladle; handle has a rich patina and is carved in the image of a horse

length 5 inches x scoop diameter 3-1/2 inches

For a similar example of a later date, see: Art of the Red Earth People: the Mesquakie of Iowa (Torrence and Hobbs 1989: pg. 144)

This lot is located in Cincinnati.

Ex Trotta-Bono, New York; Ex Helen Sage, Virginia

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