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Item number Na1067 from the MOA: University of British Columbia.
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Description
A brown white crescent-shaped object with rounded ends. Hole drilled in centre of inner curve.
History Of Use
A hole is pierced through fleshy part of seal's lower lip. A thong with a handle on one end is passed through hole and the toggle is attached. Points on toggle's ends press into flesh and hold toggle in place, allowing seal to be dragged.
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
- Name
- Toggle
- Identification Number
- Na1067
- Type of Item
- toggle
- Material
- bone ?
- Manufacturing Technique
- carved and drilled
- Overall
- height 11.2 cm, width 3.3 cm, depth 2.0 cm
Where
- Holding Institution
- MOA: University of British Columbia
- Made in
- Nunavut, Canada
Who
- Culture
- Inuit
- Previous Owner
- Joy Eastman
- Received from
- Joy Eastman (Donor)
When
- Creation Date
- before 1940
- Collection Date
- before 1940
- Ownership Date
- before January 16, 1985
- Acquisition Date
- on January 16, 1985
Other
- Condition
- good
- Current Location
- Case 46
- Accession Number
- 1021/0054
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