HORN SPOON

Singular object. Small spoons made ethically with the horn of Guzerat cattle raised for food. Turning horn into objects of use is an ancient practice that begins with a carefully selected horn shell cut to size. The material is heated until it is malleable, then it is flattened, molded, and bent to its shape. Once cool and solid, it is cleaned, bleached, and sanded many times to smoothness. Finally, it was polished and waxed to show unique shading and ridges. Natural horn varied in color and pattern.

Material: Bull horn. Variable size and color. 8 cm long approximately. Measure approx: 2.5 x 13 cm. Weight: 10 grams. Interior finish: Sealed with ecopoxy resin certified for food grade. Exterior finish: Hand polished. Craftsman: Maurico Nontea. Origin: Tauramena, Casanare. Colombia.

Special Care: Hand wash with a mild, non-abrasive cleaner; do not allow him to sit in the water for long periods of time. Dry after washing. Not suitable for dishwashers. Not suitable for microwave.