An iron box ladle and iron spoon used in tantric fire ceremonies (exorcisms) to pour butter or hot mustard oil on to a sacrificial fire (as prescribed in the relevant text).
Extent: One box ladle and one spoon. Size and dimensions of original material: Ladle is 85 cm long and 12 cm wide at its widest. Spoon is 74 cm long and 9cm wide at its widest.Condition of original material: Darkened through usage.Custodial history: The older material has been handed down from father to son for at least four generations.Arrangement: All the material is stored in the prayer room (not seen) and was brought out to be measured and digitised. It is kept in boxes when travelling
