Basketry Awl Item Number: A1600 from the MOA: University of British Columbia
Description
Narrow antler tine that tapers gently to a dull point. Butt end is a knob where two other branches of the same bone joined together (now sawn off). End is incised with a series of parallel lines.
History Of Use
Awls for basketry are made from deer ulnas and other leg bones, as well as from antler tines. The ends are sharpened to a point, which are then used for cedar root basketry.
Cultural Context
basketry; plant technology
Item History
- Made in British Columbia, Canada before 1934
- Collected in Cultus Lake, British Columbia, Canada between 1893 and 1934
- Owned by George Henry Raley before November 1948
- Received from H. R. MacMillan (Funding source) and George Henry Raley (Seller) during November 1948
What
Who
- Culture
- Coast Salish: Sto:lo: Soowahlie
- Previous Owner
- George Henry Raley
- Received from
- H. R. MacMillan (Funding source) and George Henry Raley (Seller)
Where
- Holding Institution
- MOA: University of British Columbia
- Made in
- British Columbia, Canada
- Collected in
- Cultus Lake, British Columbia, Canada
When
- Creation Date
- before 1934
- Collection Date
- between 1893 and 1934
- Ownership Date
- before November 1948
- Acquisition Date
- during November 1948
Other
- Condition
- fair
- Current Location
- Case 29
- Accession Number
- 1960/0093