Blank Item Number: D1.482 from the MOA: University of British Columbia
Description
Deep rounded groove in one smooth face, protruding ridge on opposite smooth face. Other two opposite sides are rough.
History Of Use
Used for the manufacture of adze blades; probably nephrite jade.
Item History
- Made in British Columbia, Canada
- Collected in Lytton, British Columbia, Canada between 1893 and 1934
- Owned by George Henry Raley before November 1948
- Received from H. R. MacMillan (Funding source) and George Henry Raley (Seller) during November 1948
What
- Name
- Blank
- Identification Number
- D1.482
- Type of Item
- blank
- Material
- jade mineral
- Manufacturing Technique
- ground and polished
- Overall
- height 5.4 cm, width 25.0 cm, depth 8.0 cm
Who
- Culture
- Interior Salish: Nlaka'pamux
- Previous Owner
- George Henry Raley
- Received from
- H. R. MacMillan (Funding source) and George Henry Raley (Seller)
Where
- Holding Institution
- MOA: University of British Columbia
- Made in
- British Columbia, Canada
- Collected in
- Lytton, British Columbia, Canada
When
- Collection Date
- between 1893 and 1934
- Ownership Date
- before November 1948
- Acquisition Date
- during November 1948
Other
- Condition
- good
- Accession Number
- 1960/0697