Line Drag Handle Item Number: Na1134 from the MOA: University of British Columbia

Description

Part of a seal drag handle in the shape of a seal's head. The back slopes to a flat end. Longitudinal hole drilled into head from back. Two holes through bottom to longitudinal hole (front hole is at an angle). Down curved incised line indicates mouth, notches at nostrils on flattened snout. Round inlaid eyes with central depressions. Mottled brown. Small hole on either side behind and slightly below eyes.

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

What

Name
Line Drag Handle
Identification Number
Na1134
Type of Item
handle
Material
walrus tusk
Manufacturing Technique
carved, drilled, inlaid and incised
Overall
height 1.2 cm, width 3.0 cm, depth 1.8 cm

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
0697/0055