Accession Number1985/2.57
TitleFeast Bowl
Artist(s)Northeastern WoodlandsObject Creation Datecirca 1850-1875Medium & Supportwood and brass tacksDimensions 10 3/4 in x 7 in x 4 1/2 in (27.31 cm x 17.78 cm x 11.43 cm)
Credit LineMuseum purchase made possible by a gift from Helmut SternSubject matterIn everyday life, Northeastern Woodland peoples often ate from carved wooden bowls and utensils. Specially carved bowls with human or animal likeness like this one were important items in the spectacular feasts that accompanied religious ceremonies across the Great Lakes region.
Physical DescriptionWooden, approximately oval-shaped bowl with inset brass eyes on one end, making it look like an animal.
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Keywords
bowl
bowls (vessels)
feasts
woodcarving