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William Spratling
Aztec Duck Sugar Spooncirca 1964-1966

Not on view
Silver-toned metal spoon cast in the form of a fish, with a forked tail handle, circular eye, open beak mouth, and ribbed fin detail at the junction with the oval spoon bowl
Silver spoon with a polished oval bowl and a handle shaped as a stylized bird's head in profile, with a fan-shaped wing, circular eye, and divided beak rendered in detailed relief.
Artist or Maker
William Spratling
United States, active Mexico, 1900-1967
Title
Aztec Duck Sugar Spoon
Date Made
circa 1964-1966
Medium
Silver
Dimensions
1 1/4 × 5 in. (3.18 × 12.7 cm)
Credit Line
Gift of Ronald A. Belkin, Long Beach, California
Accession Number
M.2018.68.60
Classification
Furnishings
Collecting Area
Latin American Art