Abrader Item Number: Aa92 from the MOA: University of British Columbia
Description
Irregular, somewhat conical shape; sponge-like surface has several indentations and numerous scrape marks. It has a large hole part way into the centre, with lacy bone material lining and partially covering it. Recessed sections are cream-coloured in contrast to the greyish-brown bone.
History Of Use
After the bow is fashioned with a knife, the bone smoothes the surface.
Cultural Context
For smoothing bows.
Item History
- Made in Botswana
- Collected between 1967 and 1975
- Owned by Frank A. Gaudin before September 15, 1975
- Received from Frank A. Gaudin (Seller) and Museum of Anthropology Donations Fund (Funding source) on September 15, 1975
What
- Name
- Abrader
- Identification Number
- Aa92
- Type of Item
- abrader
- Material
- ostrich bone
- Overall
- height 4.5 cm, diameter 8.0 cm
Who
- Culture
- Khoisan ?
- Previous Owner
- Frank A. Gaudin
- Received from
- Frank A. Gaudin (Seller) and Museum of Anthropology Donations Fund (Funding source)
Where
- Holding Institution
- MOA: University of British Columbia
- Made in
- Botswana
When
- Collection Date
- between 1967 and 1975
- Ownership Date
- before September 15, 1975
- Acquisition Date
- on September 15, 1975
Other
- Condition
- good
- Accession Number
- 0287/0080