Vintage Cowrie Shell Ladle with Bakelite Handle turn of the Exhibits minor signs of wear

Exhibits minor signs of wear including minor chipped paint

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Vintage Cowrie Shell Ladle with Bakelite Handle turn of the Exhibits minor signs of wearVintage sea snail shell serving spoon or ladle with a beige Bakelite handle. This piece features the shell of a member of the Cypraeidae family, known as a cowrie or cowry (depending on your region). The Italian word for this, "porcellana", was the basis for what we now call porcelain. The shell is attached to a metal stalk, which is in turn affixed to a tan handle that appears to be made from Bakelite. Exhibits minor signs of wear including some