Applicator Stick Item Number: Aa114 from the MOA: University of British Columbia
Description
Natural branch carved at one end to reveal the light wood. Other, broader end retains darker bark and is painted with hardened acacia gum.
History Of Use
Used for application of glue, for manufacture of composite tools and utensils, such as arrows, etc.
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
- Applicator Stick
- Identification Number
- Aa114
- Type of Item
- stick
- Material
- wood and acacium resin
- Manufacturing Technique
- whittled and dipped
- Overall
- height 21.5 cm, diameter 4.0 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
- 0287/0089