Bi-pointed Dagger Item Number: 1768/36 from the MOA: University of British Columbia
Description
Wrought iron double-edged, bi-pointed dagger. Tapered blades at both ends, one short, one long. Hide strip wound around flat handle area between blades.
Item History
- Made in Nass River, British Columbia, Canada between 1830 and 1860
- 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
- Bi-pointed Dagger
- Identification Number
- 1768/36
- Type of Item
- dagger
- Material
- iron alloy metal and rawhide skin
- Overall
- height 1.3 cm, width 49.0 cm, depth 4.6 cm
Who
- Culture
- Nisga'a
- 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
- Nass River, British Columbia, Canada
When
- Creation Date
- between 1830 and 1860
- Ownership Date
- before 1998 and before November 18, 1998
- Acquisition Date
- on November 18, 1998
Other
- Item Classes
- metalwork
- Condition
- good
- Current Location
- Case 14
- Accession Number
- 1768/0036