Model Spear Thrower Item Number: A2.273 d from the MOA: University of British Columbia
Description
Model of a spear thrower or atlatl. Relatively flat triangular-like shape with one end curving into an upward point and the other end being a flat end which has two holes diagonal from each other and a short denticulate serrated edge.
History Of Use
A spear thrower, is also called an atlatl.
Item History
- Made in Moose Factory, Ontario, Canada
- Collected between 1950 and 1962
- Owned by Edith Bevan Cross before July 30, 1962
- Received from Edith Bevan Cross (Seller) and H. R. MacMillan (Funding source) on July 30, 1962
What
- Name
- Model Spear Thrower
- Identification Number
- A2.273 d
- Type of Item
- spear thrower
- Material
- wood
- Manufacturing Technique
- carved and polished
- Overall
- height 1.3 cm, width 6.3 cm, depth 2.0 cm
Who
- Culture
- Inuit
- Previous Owner
- Edith Bevan Cross
- Received from
- Edith Bevan Cross (Seller) and H. R. MacMillan (Funding source)
Where
- Holding Institution
- MOA: University of British Columbia
- Made in
- Moose Factory, Ontario, Canada
When
- Collection Date
- between 1950 and 1962
- Ownership Date
- before July 30, 1962
- Acquisition Date
- on July 30, 1962
Other
- Condition
- good
- Accession Number
- 0081/0102 a