Labret Item Number: Na974 from the MOA: University of British Columbia
Description
Wooden labret carved in an elliptical shape. The ends flare outward to form a slight groove. It bears the markings "474/1939."
History Of Use
Labrets were a form of facial adornment worn by men or women, depending on the region. The ornaments were worn in holes pierced through the lower lip or through the cheeks on either side of the mouth. Labrets were inserted at puberty and as the person grew older, the size of the labret was increased. They were usually made of wood or ivory. Labret styles vary by region.
Cultural Context
worn in lower lip
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 48
- Accession Number
- 0675/0004