Adze Handle Item Number: A2255 from the MOA: University of British Columbia
Description
D-adze handle or haft. Angularly carved head and snout (with protruding tongue) of a zoomorphic figure on handle butt. Lower handle arm has hole drilled through for hafting blade.
Cultural Context
wood-working; technology
Item History
- Made in British Columbia, Canada before 1934
- Collected 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
- Northwest Coast
- 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
When
- Creation Date
- before 1934
- Collection Date
- between 1893 and 1934
- Ownership Date
- before November 1948
- Acquisition Date
- during November 1948
Other
- Condition
- good
- Current Location
- Case 31
- Accession Number
- 1960/0319