Knife Item Number: 2605/1 a-b from the MOA: University of British Columbia
Description
Reindeer herder's knife (part a) and sheath (part b). Elongated 'L' shaped sheath is comprised of two pieces of reindeer antler held together with metal nails, and topped with leather handle and strap. The antler has been elaborately engraved with interlinking circular and triangular shapes, which appear to have been filled in with ink. Knife handle is made of antler and polished wood, with similar etchings as sheath. There is a small inscription on the back of the sheath.
Narrative
Collected from a Saami craftsman in Kiruna, Sweden in August, 1977.
Item History
- Made in Kiruna, Sweden ? during 1977
- Owned by Douglas Sanders before November 25, 2003
- Received from Douglas Sanders (Donor) on November 25, 2003
What
- Name
- Knife
- Identification Number
- 2605/1 a-b
- Type of Item
- knife
- Material
- wood, ink, metal, reindeer antler and reindeer skin
- Part B
- height 21.5 cm, width 6.2 cm, depth 3.0 cm
- Part A
- height 23.5 cm, width 4.5 cm, depth 2.5 cm
Who
- Culture
- Sami
- Previous Owner
- Douglas Sanders
- Received from
- Douglas Sanders (Donor)
Where
- Holding Institution
- MOA: University of British Columbia
- Made in
- Kiruna, Sweden ?
When
- Creation Date
- during 1977
- Ownership Date
- before November 25, 2003
- Acquisition Date
- on November 25, 2003
Other
- Condition
- good
- Current Location
- Case 47
- Accession Number
- 2605/0001 a-b