Awl Item Number: 3116/9 from the MOA: University of British Columbia
Description
Bone awl. The bone itself is the partial ulna of a goat or mule deer. The distal end has been sharpened to a point, while the proximal mass has a small, straight cut in one side.
History Of Use
Used in basket making.
Narrative
The awl was donated to the museum with a group of baskets and basketry materials made by Annie Gauthier, but it is unknown if she also made or used the awl?
Item History
- Made in British Columbia, Canada
- Owned by Hugh Neil Smith before June 26, 2015
- Received from Hugh Neil Smith (Donor) on June 26, 2015
What
Who
- Culture
- Coast Salish: Sto:lo ?
- Previous Owner
- Hugh Neil Smith
- Received from
- Hugh Neil Smith (Donor)
Where
- Holding Institution
- MOA: University of British Columbia
- Made in
- British Columbia, Canada
When
- Ownership Date
- before June 26, 2015
- Acquisition Date
- on June 26, 2015
Other
- Condition
- good
- Accession Number
- 3116/0009