Dagger Sheath Item Number: 3261/138 from the MOA: University of British Columbia
Description
Inland style hide sheath covered with red cloth. Beadwork on front and along the edge of sheath. Main beadwork design consists of light blue, pink and yellow flowers, along with green and brown leaves. Black cloth covers the back. Red cloth handle edged with brownish cloth; blue striped cloth on back.
Narrative
The sheath may have been of Tahltan origin, however it seems to have been made to hold a Tlingit bi-pointed dagger (3260/108). This type of sheath was made to wear around the neck, too keep a fighting knife close at hand. The style of beadwork suggests a possible Tahltan maker?
Item History
- Made in British Columbia, Canada
- Owned by Elspeth McConnell before April 12, 2018
- Received from Elspeth McConnell (Donor) on April 12, 2018
What
- Name
- Dagger Sheath
- Identification Number
- 3261/138
- Type of Item
- sheath
- Material
- rawhide skin, wool fibre, glass, dye and cotton fibre
- Overall
- height 75.5 cm, width 9.0 cm, depth 1.5 cm
Who
- Culture
- Tlingit ?
- Previous Owner
- Elspeth McConnell
- Received from
- Elspeth McConnell (Donor)
Where
- Holding Institution
- MOA: University of British Columbia
- Made in
- British Columbia, Canada
When
- Ownership Date
- before April 12, 2018
- Acquisition Date
- on April 12, 2018
Other
- Item Classes
- textiles; beadwork
- Condition
- poor
- Accession Number
- 3261/0138