Dagger Item Number: A7341 from the MOA: University of British Columbia
Description
A leaf-shaped dagger with a bone handle. Blade is inserted between two flat bone pieces riveted together.
Narrative
Said to have been collected by Donald MacKay while he was the Indian Commissioner for BC, 1937-1948. The style of the dagger suggests a possible Tahltan origin?
Item History
- Made in British Columbia, Canada
- Collected between 1937 and 1948
- Owned by Donald M. MacKay
- Owned by Marion MacKay before February 13, 1961
- Received from Marion MacKay (Seller) and H. R. MacMillan (Funding source) on February 13, 1961
What
Who
- Culture
- Northwest Coast ?
- Previous Owner
- Donald M. MacKay and Marion MacKay
- Received from
- Marion MacKay (Seller) and H. R. MacMillan (Funding source)
Where
- Holding Institution
- MOA: University of British Columbia
- Made in
- British Columbia, Canada
When
- Collection Date
- between 1937 and 1948
- Ownership Date
- before February 13, 1961
- Acquisition Date
- on February 13, 1961
Other
- Item Classes
- metalwork
- Condition
- fair
- Current Location
- Case 31
- Accession Number
- 0044/0055