Scraper Item Number: Na1037 from the MOA: University of British Columbia
Description
Cross-section segment of bone with knob that curves to one side. Bone widens at bottom to form rounded blade with notch out of it. On back, '25' has been written in ink.
History Of Use
Used to scrape flesh from skins. Scrapers also once made from stone. Metal commonly used after introduction by Europeans and Russians.
Cultural Context
skin preparation
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
- good
- Current Location
- Case 51
- Accession Number
- 1021/0024