Awl Item Number: A7586 from the MOA: University of British Columbia
Description
Bone splinter awl which tapers to a fine point. It is round in cross-section at tip end. Tip flares to blunt end. There is a natural channel at centre on one side, rounded on the other.
History Of Use
Bone awls are widespread tools with considerable time depth. They are used for a variety of piercing purposes in hide-working, basketry, bark craft, etc. This awl was made from the metapodial of an immature deer.
Cultural Context
utilitarian; basketry; hide working.
Narrative
Said to have come from either Chief Purcell of Fort Douglas, Utah, or William Rowe from Nooksak, Washington, circa 1880.
Item History
- Made in USA before 1880
- Collected during 1880
- Owned by Margaret Ades before August 17, 1961
- Received from Margaret Ades (Seller) and H. R. MacMillan (Funding source) on August 17, 1961
What
Who
- Culture
- Northwest Coast
- Previous Owner
- Margaret Ades
- Received from
- Margaret Ades (Seller) and H. R. MacMillan (Funding source)
Where
- Holding Institution
- MOA: University of British Columbia
- Made in
- USA
When
- Creation Date
- before 1880
- Collection Date
- during 1880
- Ownership Date
- before August 17, 1961
- Acquisition Date
- on August 17, 1961
Other
- Condition
- good
- Accession Number
- 0055/0027 b