Adze Blade Item Number: A8561 from the MOA: University of British Columbia
Description
Jade blade with a flat top that tapers to a straight blade tip; rounded edges and back.
Narrative
Both surfaces are marked in pencil with the following: "April 6, 1952 Spanish Banks". Probably made of nephrite jade.
Item History
- Made in British Columbia, Canada
- Collected in Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada between 1893 and 1934
- Owned by George Henry Raley before November 1948
- Received from H. R. MacMillan (Funding source) and George Henry Raley (Seller) during November 1948
What
- Name
- Adze Blade
- Identification Number
- A8561
- Type of Item
- blade
- Material
- jade mineral
- Overall
- height 12.5 cm, width 6.0 cm, depth 1.7 cm
Who
- Culture
- Coast Salish
- Previous Owner
- George Henry Raley
- Received from
- H. R. MacMillan (Funding source) and George Henry Raley (Seller)
Where
- Holding Institution
- MOA: University of British Columbia
- Made in
- British Columbia, Canada
- Collected in
- Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada
When
- Collection Date
- between 1893 and 1934
- Ownership Date
- before November 1948
- Acquisition Date
- during November 1948
Other
- Condition
- fair
- Current Location
- Case 7
- Accession Number
- 1960/0528