Gourd ladle, Nigeria, Hausa att. July 27, 1972. 5-11546, acc no. 2879, file code 1.5. Collector: T.D. Lanagan. Donor: W.H. Lawson. Materials, techniques: spoon cut from 1/2 of gourd, pyroengraved designs on both surfaces Context of use: for eating or serving foods Description: Spoon or ladle, made from gourd; pyroengraved designs on both surfaces; brown-black, yellow; exterior bowl design: central horizontal band of diagonal grid, bounded by 10 straight lines top and bottom, ovals above and below; spar on handle; 29 cm. l.; 9.1 cm. w.