Goggles Item Number: Na1066 from the MOA: University of British Columbia
Description
One carved piece of wood contoured to fit the face. Narrow eye slits are blackened on interior. Two drilled holes on one side, five on the other. Of the five, four are plugged with sinew. Top corner is broken off.
History Of Use
Specially designed with narrow slits and blackened interior to reduce glare from snow and ice to prevent snow blindness. Usually made from wood.
Cultural Context
eye protection
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
- Condition
- fair
- Current Location
- Case 47
- Accession Number
- 1021/0053