Curriculum Materials: Art in America Image 13 Seneca Woodlands region Feast Ladle 19th century Wood 10 1/8 x 5 5/16 inches The Christina N. Swan and J. Turnblad Memorial Fund 89.89.2 Title The Seneca Nation ~ The Tradition of Feasting ~ About this Object ~ Technique ~ Look Questions ~ Think Questions Key Points Seneca men carved special wooden ladles and other implements for use at feasts. Feasts were a central part of an ancient tradition of thanksgiving for Woodlands peoples. This ladle is carved in the form of a bird, an animal that had spiritual significance to the Seneca. To the Teacher ~ Introduction ~ Timeline ~ Artwork Index ~ Categories for Comparison ~ Glossary ~ How to Order ~ Your Comments