Tool Item Number: 3051/13 from the MOA: University of British Columbia
Description
Bone tool made of a halved section of bone, narrow and thicker at one end, wider and flatter at the other, where it culminates in a sharp edge. Evidence of shaving and working the bone into shape can be seen on the top cortex. Remnants of the bone cavity are extant on the underside of the tool.
Item History
- Made in British Columbia, Canada
- Owned by Barbara Robertson before December 22, 2010
- Owned by Alexander C. Robertson before February 19, 2014
- Received from Alexander C. Robertson (Donor) on February 19, 2014
What
Who
- Culture
- Gitxsan
- Previous Owner
- Barbara Robertson and Alexander C. Robertson
- Received from
- Alexander C. Robertson (Donor)
Where
- Holding Institution
- MOA: University of British Columbia
- Made in
- British Columbia, Canada
When
- Ownership Date
- before December 22, 2010 and before February 19, 2014
- Acquisition Date
- on February 19, 2014
Other
- Condition
- good
- Accession Number
- 3051/0013