Knife

Item number Na1029 from the MOA: University of British Columbia.

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Description

Long, triangular-shaped metal blade. The handle, which flares out at both ends, consists of two sections of caribou antler cut in a v-shape and joined with metal rivets.

History Of Use

Although knives had varied functions, pana knives had a specialized fuse in cutting the animal skin from the flesh.

Cultural Context

hunting; skin preparation

Item History

What

Name
Knife
Identification Number
Na1029
Type of Item
knife
Material
metal and caribou antler
Manufacturing Technique
carved and pounded
Overall
height 1.5 cm, width 41.8 cm, depth 4.8 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

Item Classes
metalwork
Condition
fair
Accession Number
1021/0016
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