Model Tool Item Number: A2.443 from the MOA: University of British Columbia
Description
Miniature breathing hole probe:long, slender handle with a mushroom-like cap.
Narrative
According to the old Museum ledger, Ian M. Mackinnon presented Frank Burnett with this collection of Inuit objects. They were collected during his three years of residence in the Coppermine River area, probably 1921-24.
Cultural Context
Model of tool used in seal hunting.
Item History
- Made in Nunavut, Canada before 1925
- Collected between 1920 and 1925
- Owned by Ian M. Mackinnon
- Owned by Frank Burnett before 1930
- Owned by Nina Burnett-Potts before 1953
- Received from Nina Burnett-Potts (Donor) during 1953
What
Who
- Culture
- Inuit
- Previous Owner
- Ian M. Mackinnon, Frank Burnett and Nina Burnett-Potts
- Received from
- Nina Burnett-Potts (Donor)
Where
- Holding Institution
- MOA: University of British Columbia
- Made in
- Nunavut, Canada
When
- Creation Date
- before 1925
- Collection Date
- between 1920 and 1925
- Ownership Date
- before 1930 and before 1953
- Acquisition Date
- during 1953
Other
- Condition
- good