Hide Scraper Item Number: Na1716 from the MOA: University of British Columbia
Description
Wooden tool, carved to fit in the shape of a hand, with piece of stone in the 'mouth' for scraping hide. There are two hollowed out rectangular areas for finger tips on the top, and a hollow on the side for a thumb.
Item History
- Made in Alaska, USA
- Owned by Thomas R. Richardson before 1998
- Owned by Frances M. Richardson before November 18, 1998
- Received from Frances M. Richardson (Donor) on November 18, 1998
What
Who
- Culture
- Inupiaq
- Previous Owner
- Thomas R. Richardson and Frances M. Richardson
- Received from
- Frances M. Richardson (Donor)
Where
- Holding Institution
- MOA: University of British Columbia
- Made in
- Alaska, USA
When
- Ownership Date
- before 1998 and before November 18, 1998
- Acquisition Date
- on November 18, 1998
Other
- Condition
- good
- Current Location
- Case 51
- Accession Number
- 1768/0027