Dagger
Item number 2915/1 from the MOA: University of British Columbia.
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Description
Dagger with carved animal head made of whale bone on butt end of handle. Animal's eyes, nostrils and teeth are made of abalone shells. Rest of handle is wrapped in braided fibre. Bolster is made of bone. Blade is long and triangular with a sharp pointed tip and a lengthwise rib. Blade is brown with a black mottled patina.
Narrative
This dagger may be the work of Ivan Otterlifter who is known for well-made replica-type works such as this.
Specific Techniques
The dagger is made in an old Tlingit style, with a 'liver-of-sulfur' patina on the copper blade.
Item History
- Made by Ivan Otterlifter (Maker) in North America
- Owned by Edith Harriet West before October 3, 2011
- Received from Edith Harriet West (Donor) on October 3, 2011
What
- Name
- Dagger
- Identification Number
- 2915/1
- Type of Item
- dagger
- Material
- abalone shell, fibre, copper metal and whale bone
- Overall
- height 46.8 cm, width 9.0 cm, depth 5.4 cm
Where
- Holding Institution
- MOA: University of British Columbia
- Made in
- North America
Who
- Culture
- Northwest Coast
- Creator
- Ivan Otterlifter (Maker)
- Previous Owner
- Edith Harriet West
- Received from
- Edith Harriet West (Donor)
When
- Ownership Date
- before October 3, 2011
- Acquisition Date
- on October 3, 2011
Other
- Condition
- good
- Accession Number
- 2915/0001
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