Knife Item Number: 1003/62 from the MOA: University of British Columbia
Description
Small yellow-brown knife with a blade made from carved bone, with a handle encased in leather. Two strips of sinew ?, with zigzag edges, are bound around the knife, covering the joint between blade and handle.
Narrative
Collector's tag said: "Stony knife made from animal bone."
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
- Knife
- Identification Number
- 1003/62
- Type of Item
- knife
- Material
- animal bone, leather skin and sinew
- Overall
- height 1.3 cm, width 24.4 cm, depth 3.0 cm
Who
- Culture
- Stoney
- Previous Owner
- William E. Gale
- Received from
- William E. Gale (Donor)
Where
- Holding Institution
- MOA: University of British Columbia
- Made in
- Alberta, Canada
When
- Ownership Date
- before October 24, 1984
- Acquisition Date
- on October 24, 1984
Other
- Condition
- good
- Current Location
- Case 44
- Accession Number
- 1003/0062