Fire Stick Item Number: C1425 a-b from the MOA: University of British Columbia
Description
Wood for part a and b has been peeled of all bark. Wood knots in part a have been carved out and one end is rounded smooth. One end of part b has been flattened and has two circular notches.
History Of Use
For starting fires.
Item History
- Made in Australia before 1953
- Owned by Robert A. Waters before December 14, 1953
- Received from Robert A. Waters (Seller) and U.B.C. President's Fund (Funding source) on December 14, 1953
What
- Name
- Fire Stick
- Identification Number
- C1425 a-b
- Type of Item
- fire stick
- Material
- wood
- Overall A
- height 1.0 cm, width 43.5 cm, depth 1.0 cm
- Overall B
- height 1.0 cm, width 42.3 cm, depth 1.1 cm
Who
- Culture
- Australian
- Previous Owner
- Robert A. Waters
- Received from
- Robert A. Waters (Seller) and U.B.C. President's Fund (Funding source)
Where
- Holding Institution
- MOA: University of British Columbia
- Made in
- Australia
When
- Creation Date
- before 1953
- Ownership Date
- before December 14, 1953
- Acquisition Date
- on December 14, 1953
Other
- Condition
- good
- Accession Number
- 2284/0001 a-b