Spear Item Number: A2.608 from the MOA: University of British Columbia
Description
Toy spear. Conical point. Nail set in apex. "Alexandrovsk" printed on shaft.
Narrative
The village of Nanwalek was originally the site of a Russian Trading Post called Alexandrovsk. It was later known as English Bay. In 1991, the community changed the name of English Bay to Nanwalek. Many of the current residents are of mixed Russian and Sugpiaq (Alutiiq) lineage. The carving was said to be from Alaska, and has Alexandrovsk written on the end, so presumably that is where it was collected.
Item History
- Made in Nanwalek, Alaska, USA ? before 1960
- Owned by Gordon Marsh before August 1959
- Received from Gordon Marsh (Donor) during August 1959
What
Who
- Culture
- Alutiiq ?
- Previous Owner
- Gordon Marsh
- Received from
- Gordon Marsh (Donor)
Where
- Holding Institution
- MOA: University of British Columbia
- Made in
- Nanwalek, Alaska, USA ?
When
- Creation Date
- before 1960
- Ownership Date
- before August 1959
- Acquisition Date
- during August 1959
Other
- Condition
- good
- Accession Number
- 0008/0003