This is a unique large ceremonial wood and metal spoon from the Lakota Sioux Native American Indians. The piece shows a finely carved solid wood haft handle which has a rounded top which then tapers down to a split wood and rivet held copper worked spoon. The center of the spoon shows a porcupine quilled section in natural white and red with a hide tied on scalp medallion of horsehair with red stroud clothe backing and sinew sewn seed glass trade beaded edge in chalk white, corn yellow and light blue. The scalp lock also holds a hair pipe bone bead with red dye and wound glass beads along with a rolled tin jingle cone. Below the quillwork is chalk white pony trade beads. The spoon shows a hammered curved and concave finish with dark color patina. The piece has the shape of a shoe horn and is thought to be for ceremonial use. The age of the piece is unknown. Measures overall 35”L by 2”W by 2”D.