Spoon from a Forgotten Ceremony

Norm Sartorius, Spoon from a Forgotten Ceremony, 1994, dogwood, 1 1⁄2 x 18 x 3 in. (3.8 x 45.8 x 7.7 cm.), Smithsonian American Art Museum, Gift of John and Robyn Horn, 1994.75, © 1994, Norm Sartorius

Artwork Details

Title
Spoon from a Forgotten Ceremony
Artist
Date
1994
Location
Not on view
Dimensions
1 1⁄2 x 18 x 3 in. (3.8 x 45.8 x 7.7 cm.)
Copyright
© 1994, Norm Sartorius
Credit Line
Gift of John and Robyn Horn
Mediums
Mediums Description
dogwood
Classifications
Subjects
  • Ceremony
  • Object — other — flatware
Object Number
1994.75
Linked Open Data
https://edan.si.edu/saam/id/object/1994.75

Artwork Description

Spoon from a Forgotten Ceremony is carved from salvaged dogwood. Norm Sartorius often uses discarded wood for his sculptures because he feels that even the tiniest scrap can be turned into a beautiful, lasting object. Sartorius named this piece Forgotten Ceremony because the double handle suggests an ancient ritual from a past life or lost civilization.

Works by this artist (9 items)

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Norm Sartorius, Pita Bread Spoon, 1994, amboyna burl, Smithsonian American Art Museum, Gift of Fleur and Charles Bresler in honor of Kenneth R. Trapp, curator-in-charge of the Renwick Gallery (1995--2003), 2003.60.50, © 1994, Norm Sartorius
Pita Bread Spoon
Artist
Date1994
amboyna burl
Not on view
Norm Sartorius, Spear Spoon, 1997, African blackwood, Smithsonian American Art Museum, Gift of Fleur and Charles Bresler in honor of Kenneth R. Trapp, curator-in-charge of the Renwick Gallery (1995--2003), 2003.60.51, © 1997, Norm Sartorius
Spear Spoon
Artist
Date1997
African blackwood
Not on view
Norm Sartorius, Obsession, 1998, maple, Smithsonian American Art Museum, Gift of Fleur and Charles Bresler in honor of Kenneth R. Trapp, curator-in-charge of the Renwick Gallery (1995--2003), 2003.60.49, © 1998, Norm Sartorius
Obsession
Artist
Date1998
maple
Not on view
Norm Sartorius, Mutation, 1999, Mexican blue oak burl, Smithsonian American Art Museum, Gift of John and Robyn Horn, Fleur Bresler, and Kenneth R. Trapp, 2000.15, © 1999, Norm Sartorius
Mutation
Artist
Date1999
Mexican blue oak burl
Not on view

More Artworks from the Collection

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Stoney Lamar, Silent Perch, 1992, dogwood, Smithsonian American Art Museum, Gift of Jane and Arthur K. Mason on the occasion of the 25th anniversary of the Renwick Gallery, 1996.98.5
Silent Perch
Artist
Date1992
dogwood
Not on view
Stoney Lamar, Trio, 1999, dogwood and steel, Smithsonian American Art Museum, Gift of John and Robyn Horn, 1999.55
Trio
Artist
Date1999
dogwood and steel
Not on view