Oolichan Oil Scoop Item Number: 3100/7 from the MOA: University of British Columbia
Description
Wooden oil scoop carved out of a single piece of wood. Scoop is wide and shallow, with a long, flat, spade-like front edge. A wide, angled rim is carved around the side and back top edges. Handle is long, with a large hand-hold carved through the centre. Scoop is partially covered in a shiny, dark, oily substance.
History Of Use
Object could have been used as a canoe bailer or an oolichan oil scoop. Its circular handle would have protected the hand while bailing along the bottom of a canoe. However its greasy residue suggests it was last used for scooping oil.
Item History
- Made in British Columbia, Canada during 1910
- Owned by Hilary Stewart before March 17, 2015
- Received from Hilary Stewart (Donor) on March 17, 2015
What
Who
- Culture
- Nisga'a
- Previous Owner
- Hilary Stewart
- Received from
- Hilary Stewart (Donor)
Where
- Holding Institution
- MOA: University of British Columbia
- Made in
- British Columbia, Canada
When
- Creation Date
- during 1910
- Ownership Date
- before March 17, 2015
- Acquisition Date
- on March 17, 2015
Other
- Condition
- good
- Accession Number
- 3100/0007