Skinning Tool Item Number: 1003/2 a-b from the MOA: University of British Columbia
Description
Thick segment of bone with one end carved into a curved right angle. The other end of the bone is capped with a brown hide fitted covering, to which a long hide string is attached.
Narrative
Collector's tag said: "From Mrs. Big Oldman Blackfoot".
Item History
- Made in Alberta, Canada ?
- Owned by William E. Gale before October 24, 1984
- Received from William E. Gale (Donor) on October 24, 1984
What
- Name
- Skinning Tool
- Identification Number
- 1003/2 a-b
- Type of Item
- tool
- Material
- bone and rawhide skin
- Overall
- height 33.5 cm, diameter 5.0 cm
Who
- Culture
- Blackfoot
- Previous Owner
- William E. Gale
- Received from
- William E. Gale (Donor)
Where
- Holding Institution
- MOA: University of British Columbia
- Made in
- Alberta, Canada ?
When
- Ownership Date
- before October 24, 1984
- Acquisition Date
- on October 24, 1984
Other
- Condition
- fair
- Current Location
- Case 44
- Accession Number
- 1003/0002 a-b