Spatula

Cleveland Museum of Art

The object depicted is titled "Spatula" by an unidentified artist. The object is a light-colored, curved, pointed tool. The tool is made of a single piece of material, possibly bone or ivory. It has a smooth surface with a mottled appearance, featuring darker spots and patches. The tool's shape resembles a tusk or a claw. A carved figure is positioned at the top. The figure appears to be a humanoid character with a large head, small body, and short limbs. The character has a distinctive hairstyle and is adorned with a decorative element on its chest. Two holes are visible on the front of the tool, one near the top and one below the character. The background of the image is dark gray, gradually lightening towards the bottom.