Dagger
Item number 3616/2 a-b from the MOA: University of British Columbia.
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Description
Metal dagger (part a) with long beaded sheath (part b). Large knife with double-edged blade riveted between a two-piece wood handle. The handle is wrapped with a wire of copper alloy metal in three places - around the guard, above the guard, and directly in front of the butt. The wire is inserted into holes in the wood and held together with ornate twists. The sheath is composed of four pieces of leather - two large triangular pieces attached on the sides to form the pocket, and two smaller triangular pieces, which are attached below creating an overall hourglass shape. One side is heavily beaded with blue, pink and black diamond designs on a white background. There is one black 'x' just above the tapered midsection.
History Of Use
The knife and sheath were recorded as possibly originating from one of the Siouan speaking Plains nations?
Narrative
Collected by the donor's father while he was stationed in the Saskatchewan area, c. 1959-1963.
Item History
- Made in Saskatchewan, Canada ?
- Collected in Saskatchewan, Canada between 1959 and 1963
- Owned by Willis John Moogk before 1990
- Owned by Peter Moogk before February 11, 2023
- Received from Peter Moogk (Donor) on February 11, 2023
What
- Name
- Dagger
- Identification Number
- 3616/2 a-b
- Type of Item
- dagger
- Material
- sinew, wood, metal, steel metal, skin, glass and fibre
- Part A
- height 40.6 cm, width 6.8 cm, depth 2.5 cm
- Part B
- height 54.8 cm, width 10.2 cm, depth 2.6 cm
Where
- Holding Institution
- MOA: University of British Columbia
- Made in
- Saskatchewan, Canada ?
- Collected in
- Saskatchewan, Canada
Who
- Culture
- Plains
- Previous Owner
- Willis John Moogk and Peter Moogk
- Received from
- Peter Moogk (Donor)
When
- Collection Date
- between 1959 and 1963
- Ownership Date
- before 1990 and before February 11, 2023
- Acquisition Date
- on February 11, 2023
Other
- Item Classes
- beadwork
- Condition
- fair
- Accession Number
- 3616/0002 a-b
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