Ulu Carving Item Number: Na1639 from the MOA: University of British Columbia
Description
Object is grey-blue in colour and is in the shape of a miniature ulu knife. The top or handle of the knife has a knob and narrows. It then widens into a U-shape making up the blade of the knife.
Item History
- Made in Canada
- Owned by Bill McElligott before July 27, 1989
- Received from Bill McElligott (Seller) and Museum of Anthropology Shop Volunteers (Funding source) on July 27, 1989
What
- Name
- Ulu Carving
- Identification Number
- Na1639
- Type of Item
- carving
- Material
- soapstone stone
- Overall
- height 0.3 cm, width 3.2 cm, depth 2.1 cm
Who
- Culture
- Inuit
- Previous Owner
- Bill McElligott
- Received from
- Bill McElligott (Seller) and Museum of Anthropology Shop Volunteers (Funding source)
Where
- Holding Institution
- MOA: University of British Columbia
- Made in
- Canada
When
- Ownership Date
- before July 27, 1989
- Acquisition Date
- on July 27, 1989
Other
- Item Classes
- carvings & sculpture
- Condition
- fair
- Current Location
- Case 47
- Accession Number
- 1361/0023