Drill Item Number: Na1030 from the MOA: University of British Columbia
Description
Two-sided sharp metal point inserted in round wood shaft and bound with sinew. Shaft's end is rounded.
History Of Use
Bow drill used on ivory or bone. The cord on the bow is wrapped around the drill which is whirled when bow is moved. Mouthpiece often placed over end of drill and whirled from mouth.
Cultural Context
drilling
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
- good
- Current Location
- Case 47
- Accession Number
- 1021/0017