Bi-pointed Dagger Item Number: A7334 from the MOA: University of British Columbia
Description
Double-ended, double-edged wrought iron dagger. Both blades are triangular-shaped with a double ridge running across the middle in line with the handle in between. One blade is longer than the other.
Narrative
Said to have been collected by Donald MacKay while he was the Indian Commissioner for BC, 1937-1948. According to Bill Holm (2004), only the really early daggers are fluted on both sides. He also commented that the straight-sided centre area is unusual on this one.
Item History
- Made in British Columbia, Canada
- Collected between 1937 and 1948
- Owned by Donald M. MacKay
- Owned by Marion MacKay before February 13, 1961
- Received from Marion MacKay (Seller) and H. R. MacMillan (Funding source) on February 13, 1961
What
- Name
- Bi-pointed Dagger
- Identification Number
- A7334
- Type of Item
- dagger
- Material
- iron alloy metal
- Manufacturing Technique
- forged
- Overall
- height 28.4 cm, width 4.2 cm, depth 0.8 cm
Who
- Culture
- Northwest Coast
- Previous Owner
- Donald M. MacKay and Marion MacKay
- Received from
- Marion MacKay (Seller) and H. R. MacMillan (Funding source)
Where
- Holding Institution
- MOA: University of British Columbia
- Made in
- British Columbia, Canada
When
- Collection Date
- between 1937 and 1948
- Ownership Date
- before February 13, 1961
- Acquisition Date
- on February 13, 1961
Other
- Item Classes
- metalwork
- Condition
- fair
- Current Location
- Case 31
- Accession Number
- 0044/0048