Line Drag Handle Item Number: Na1133 from the MOA: University of British Columbia
Description
Part of a seal drag handle in the shape of a seal's head; back slopes to flat end. Longitudinal hole drilled into head from back. Three holes through bottom to longitudinal hole (the one below the chin is at an angle). Inlaid eyes, holes for nostrils on flattened snout, straight line below indicates mouth. Mottled brown.
History Of Use
Seal drags are used to drag a seal kill over snow and ice. A line is attached through the seal's jaw and the handle attached to a longer line or to a dog harness line. The seal is dragged on its back.
Cultural Context
seal hunting
Item History
- Made in Alaska, USA
- Owned by Marianne Koerner and Walter C. Koerner before January 8, 1981
- Received from Marianne Koerner (Donor) and Walter C. Koerner (Donor) on January 8, 1981
What
Who
- Culture
- Inuit
- Previous Owner
- Marianne Koerner and Walter C. Koerner
- Received from
- Marianne Koerner (Donor) and Walter C. Koerner (Donor)
Where
- Holding Institution
- MOA: University of British Columbia
- Made in
- Alaska, USA
When
- Ownership Date
- before January 8, 1981
- Acquisition Date
- on January 8, 1981
Other
- Condition
- good
- Current Location
- Case 47
- Accession Number
- 0697/0054