Arrow Point Item Number: Na1061 from the MOA: University of British Columbia
Description
Leaf-shaped metal point inserted in slit in antler piece and riveted. Hole drilled crosswise through antler which is hollowed out at the end, cut diagonally and wrapped with sinew.
History Of Use
Arrow shaft would be inserted in antler section and both would be bound together. Bows and arrows were used for hunting animals until the introduction of rifles made them obsolete.
Cultural Context
hunting
Item History
- Made in Nunavut, Canada before 1940
- Collected before 1940
- Owned by Joy Eastman before January 16, 1985
- Received from Joy Eastman (Donor) on January 16, 1985
What
Who
- Culture
- Inuit
- Previous Owner
- Joy Eastman
- Received from
- Joy Eastman (Donor)
Where
- Holding Institution
- MOA: University of British Columbia
- Made in
- Nunavut, Canada
When
- Creation Date
- before 1940
- Collection Date
- before 1940
- Ownership Date
- before January 16, 1985
- Acquisition Date
- on January 16, 1985
Other
- Item Classes
- metalwork
- Condition
- fair
- Current Location
- Case 46
- Accession Number
- 1021/0048