Tongs Item Number: A6641 from the MOA: University of British Columbia
Description
A staff of wood, cleft up to 2/3 of its length to form tongs. Sharpened on handle end. Roughly carved - burnt in places.
History Of Use
Fire tongs; used to cook small fish. The tongs would be held at an angle above the fire by sticking it in the ground or holding it in place with rocks.
Item History
- Made in Bella Coola, British Columbia, Canada
- Owned by Harry Hawthorn
- Received from Harry Hawthorn (Donor)
What
Who
- Culture
- Nuxalk
- Previous Owner
- Harry Hawthorn
- Received from
- Harry Hawthorn (Donor)
Where
- Holding Institution
- MOA: University of British Columbia
- Made in
- Bella Coola, British Columbia, Canada
Other
- Condition
- fair
- Current Location
- Case 18