Skinning Tool
Item number 1003/3 a-b from the MOA: University of British Columbia.
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Description
Thick segment of bone with one end carved into a curved, ninety degree angle. A long leather cord is affixed to the other end, then tied around the middle and wrapped around the curved end. A leather strap is tied to the cord near the centre of the bone--the other end of the strap is looped around a drop-shaped metal piece. Part b is a flat, square piece of metal with a sharpened edge.
Narrative
Collector's tag said: "Blackfoot Skinning Tool. From King Bearpaw."
Item History
- Made in Alberta, Canada
- Owned by William E. Gale before October 24, 1984
- Received from William E. Gale (Donor) on October 24, 1984
What
- Name
- Skinning Tool
- Identification Number
- 1003/3 a-b
- Type of Item
- tool
- Material
- bone, metal and rawhide skin
- Overall
- height 5.5 cm, width 31.6 cm, depth 14.5 cm
Where
- Holding Institution
- MOA: University of British Columbia
- Made in
- Alberta, Canada
Who
- Culture
- Blackfoot
- Previous Owner
- William E. Gale
- Received from
- William E. Gale (Donor)
When
- Ownership Date
- before October 24, 1984
- Acquisition Date
- on October 24, 1984
Other
- Condition
- fair
- Current Location
- Case 44
- Accession Number
- 1003/0003 a-b
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