Cribbage Game Board Item Number: 3158/1 from the MOA: University of British Columbia
Description
Cribbage board made of tusk. Board retains the shape of the tusk, wide at one end, tapering and curving to a point at the other, with sides and top squared. A scrimshaw scene of Herschel Island appears on one side, showing a small village with wood buildings in the foreground, the masts of ships in the mid-ground, and low hills in the distance. The other side shows a hunting scene with a man hoisting a rifle to bring down a deer. Behind him are a tent, boat, dog, and fishing pole, along with rolling hills. The board’s top has a configuration of small drilled holes for the insertion of crib peg. Flowers and foliage decorate the surface, and the year "1906” is caved at centre. The tusk’s butt holds a door with two short handles, opening to reveal a carved interior chamber made for holding crib pegs. The board is held up by four short legs, two of tusk, the others of wood and rubber.
Narrative
The scrimshaw scene appears to be that of Pauline Cove on Herschel Island, just off the coast of Yukon Territory. Possibly carved by an American whaler?
Item History
- Made in Yukon Territory, Canada during 1906
- Owned by Jen Moses before March 8, 2016
- Received from Jen Moses (Donor) on March 8, 2016
What
- Name
- Cribbage Game Board
- Identification Number
- 3158/1
- Type of Item
- game board
- Material
- walrus tusk and ink ?
- Overall
- height 9.2 cm, width 81.5 cm, depth 6.5 cm
Where
- Holding Institution
- MOA: University of British Columbia
- Made in
- Yukon Territory, Canada
When
- Creation Date
- during 1906
- Ownership Date
- before March 8, 2016
- Acquisition Date
- on March 8, 2016
Other
- Condition
- good
- Accession Number
- 3158/0001