Knife Item Number: C273 from the MOA: University of British Columbia
Description
A relatively flat wood knife with an open lozenge in the middle which is surrounded by a cross-guard one each side. The grip handle tapers slightly at the end where there is a disc-shaped pommel. The blade is flat with a point at the end and an inscription on one side.
History Of Use
Sago pudding knife (A.H.).
Item History
- Made in Vanuatu before 1927
- Collected between 1895 and 1927
- Owned by Frank Burnett before 1927
- Received from Frank Burnett (Donor) on July 25, 1927
What
Who
- Culture
- Ni-Vanuatu
- Previous Owner
- Frank Burnett
- Received from
- Frank Burnett (Donor)
Where
- Holding Institution
- MOA: University of British Columbia
- Made in
- Vanuatu
When
- Creation Date
- before 1927
- Collection Date
- between 1895 and 1927
- Ownership Date
- before 1927
- Acquisition Date
- on July 25, 1927
Other
- Condition
- good
- Accession Number
- 2191/0669