Dagger Item Number: 1768/34 from the MOA: University of British Columbia
Description
Metal dagger with raised surface in middle of blade. Handle is wrapped with a strip of leather, which was then bound with copper wire. Top of handle is decorated with two metal protrusions angled away from each other and curling at the ends.
Narrative
Typical example of its kind, though a smaller size. These knives typically have this form of blade with a flat groove down the middle, and the 'antennae'-like end. The narrow handle is wrapped to 'thicken it up'. Created from a larger blade (Bill Holm, 2004). Possibly from north-eastern BC?
Item History
- Made in British Columbia, Canada
- 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
- Name
- Dagger
- Identification Number
- 1768/34
- Type of Item
- dagger
- Material
- steel metal ?, leather skin, copper metal and iron metal
- Overall
- height 1.7 cm, width 28.5 cm, depth 7.3 cm
Who
- Culture
- Dene ?
- 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
- British Columbia, Canada
When
- Ownership Date
- before 1998 and before November 18, 1998
- Acquisition Date
- on November 18, 1998
Other
- Item Classes
- metalwork
- Condition
- good
- Current Location
- Case 43
- Accession Number
- 1768/0034