Tool Item Number: 3326/61 from the MOA: University of British Columbia
Description
Stone tool. Partially rounded top, coming to a dull point on one side. In profile, the tool leans forward on an angle. Whereas straight-on, it is somewhat bell-shaped - tapering in slightly on the sides before flaring out at the base. The bottom surface is rough and uneven.
Narrative
Collected by Jack Lieber in Papua New Guinea, Eastern Highlands Division, from August 1970 - June 1972. He was researching village communities in and around Goroka, where he was lecturing under the auspices of UNESCO at the Goroka Teachers College.
Item History
- Made in Papua New Guinea
- Collected between 1970 and 1972
- Owned by Jack Lieber before 2015
- Owned by Iris Lieber before June 18, 2018
- Received from Iris Lieber (Donor) on June 18, 2018
What
Who
- Culture
- New Guinea
- Previous Owner
- Jack Lieber and Iris Lieber
- Received from
- Iris Lieber (Donor)
Where
- Holding Institution
- MOA: University of British Columbia
- Made in
- Papua New Guinea
When
- Collection Date
- between 1970 and 1972
- Ownership Date
- before 2015 and before June 18, 2018
- Acquisition Date
- on June 18, 2018
Other
- Condition
- good
- Accession Number
- 3326/0061