Goggles Item Number: Na971 from the MOA: University of British Columbia
Description
Carved wooden snow goggles contoured to fit the face. The narrow eye slits are blackened on the inside. The braided sinew strap is attached on each side. Tag attached.
History Of Use
Goggles were worn to reduce the glare from snow and ice, and to prevent snow blindness. They are usually made from wood.
Cultural Context
worn to reduce glare
Item History
- Made in Nunavut, Canada ? before 1980
- Owned by Woodward Library U.B.C. Woodward Library before November 17, 1980
- Received from Woodward Library U.B.C. Woodward Library (Donor) on November 17, 1980
What
Who
- Culture
- Inuit
- Previous Owner
- Woodward Library U.B.C. Woodward Library
- Received from
- Woodward Library U.B.C. Woodward Library (Donor)
Where
- Holding Institution
- MOA: University of British Columbia
- Made in
- Nunavut, Canada ?
When
- Creation Date
- before 1980
- Ownership Date
- before November 17, 1980
- Acquisition Date
- on November 17, 1980
Other
- Condition
- good
- Current Location
- Case 46
- Accession Number
- 0675/0001