Basketry Awl Item Number: Nd712 from the MOA: University of British Columbia
Description
One end of the bone has eight nodules carved on the end. From this end, the bone has been carved along the length so that the bone narrows down to a dull point at the opposite end. Lengthwise on one side is a natural groove, 7 cm long, originating from the nodules. Lengthwise on the other side beginning 4.5 cm from the nodules the bone has roughly been broken away, exposing the inner cavity of the bone.
Item History
- Made by Mandy Brown (Maker) in Lytton, British Columbia, Canada
- Owned by Mandy Brown before August 19, 1988
- Received from Mandy Brown (Seller) and Museum of Anthropology Shop Volunteers (Funding source) on August 19, 1988
What
Who
- Culture
- Interior Salish: Nlaka'pamux
- Creator
- Mandy Brown (Maker)
- Previous Owner
- Mandy Brown
- Received from
- Mandy Brown (Seller) and Museum of Anthropology Shop Volunteers (Funding source)
Where
- Holding Institution
- MOA: University of British Columbia
- Made in
- Lytton, British Columbia, Canada
When
- Ownership Date
- before August 19, 1988
- Acquisition Date
- on August 19, 1988
Other
- Condition
- good
- Current Location
- Case 32
- Accession Number
- 1291/0005