Tusk Item Number: B692 a-b from the MOA: University of British Columbia
Description
Two curved and hollow tusks. On each tusk, one end is tapered to a point, while the other end is wrapped with a band of woven reddish-brown grass(?). Part a is punctured at the pointed end where a small fibre loop and a small wooden stick are attached. The overall colour of the tusks is white, yellow, and brown.
Item History
- Made in Assam, India
- Collected during 1896
- Owned by Mrs. A. S. Bennett before July 1955
- Owned by A. S. Bennett during 1896
- Received from Mrs. A. S. Bennett (Donor) during July 1955
What
Who
- Culture
- Assamese ?
- Previous Owner
- Mrs. A. S. Bennett and A. S. Bennett
- Received from
- Mrs. A. S. Bennett (Donor)
Where
- Holding Institution
- MOA: University of British Columbia
- Made in
- Assam, India
When
- Collection Date
- during 1896
- Ownership Date
- before July 1955 and during 1896
- Acquisition Date
- during July 1955
Other
- Condition
- good
- Accession Number
- 2260/0012 a-b