Arrow Point Item Number: Na1016 from the MOA: University of British Columbia
Description
Small, triangular leaf-shaped metal point with 9.5 cm. Long, slightly squared shaft inserted in wooden shaft, is bound with sinew.
History Of Use
Inuit arrowheads were made from stone, bone, ivory, and antler until metal became the predominant material. Arrow shafts usually feathered. After rifle was introduced, bow and arrow became obsolete.
Cultural Context
hunting
Item History
- Made in Nunavut, Canada before 1940
- Collected before 1940
- Owned by Joy Eastman before January 16, 1985
- Received from Joy Eastman (Donor) on January 16, 1985
What
Who
- Culture
- Inuit
- Previous Owner
- Joy Eastman
- Received from
- Joy Eastman (Donor)
Where
- Holding Institution
- MOA: University of British Columbia
- Made in
- Nunavut, Canada
When
- Creation Date
- before 1940
- Collection Date
- before 1940
- Ownership Date
- before January 16, 1985
- Acquisition Date
- on January 16, 1985
Other
- Item Classes
- metalwork
- Condition
- poor
- Accession Number
- 1021/0003