Needle Case Item Number: 1353/4 from the MOA: University of British Columbia

Description

A long, narrow object comprised of several parts. A long piece of bone resembling a bell clapper has four carved ribs and a loop at one end. Skin is tied to the loop and threaded through a tube-shaped section of bone. A copper needle--which has sinew threaded through it-- and a grey stone thimble are attached to the skin on the other side of the tube. A double-sided hook is tied to the end of the skin strip.