Featured in this lot is this Iroquois Great Lakes maple ladle circa 19th century . The ladle features maple construction with a wide bowl and a slightly angled handle and a cleft end of the handle. The ladle is professionally polished with color deference's from dark brown to light brown. The condition of this maple ladle is good with no obvious signs of damage and in good overall condition. The measurements of this ladle are 10 3/4" x 5 1/2" x 2 1/4". Provenance: From the renowned Sundog Fine Art Bozeman, Montana collection and collected by Bruce VanLandingham. Bruce VanLandingham was a pillar in the American Indian collecting community and a respected expert. Along with being an avid collector, Bruce also was the sole owner of Sundog Fine Art Gallery in Bozeman, which was both part museum and gallery. Truly an outstanding example. Identification#: E1028.