Hide Scraper Item Number: D1.37 from the MOA: University of British Columbia
Description
Plain bone slightly curved, with groove near flat protruding end.
History Of Use
Used as skin scraper or fleshing tool for tanning hides.
Narrative
Collected by Robert Nichols c. 1964, and sold to the museum. He noted the pieces as being from the East Kootenays.
Item History
- Made in British Columbia, Canada before 1964
- Collected during 1964
- Owned by Robert H. Nichols before July 21, 1964
- Received from H. R. MacMillan (Funding source) and Robert H. Nichols (Seller) on July 21, 1964
What
Who
- Culture
- Ktunaxa
- Previous Owner
- Robert H. Nichols
- Received from
- H. R. MacMillan (Funding source) and Robert H. Nichols (Seller)
Where
- Holding Institution
- MOA: University of British Columbia
- Made in
- British Columbia, Canada
When
- Creation Date
- before 1964
- Collection Date
- during 1964
- Ownership Date
- before July 21, 1964
- Acquisition Date
- on July 21, 1964
Other
- Condition
- fair
- Accession Number
- 2077/0003