Knife Item Number: 898/4 from the MOA: University of British Columbia
Description
Rectangular-shaped dark grey coloured metal blade with white-grey coloured curved handle. Blade is sharpened on one edge only, is attached to the handle by two long pieces of antler that run between the handle and blade, and secured with metal rivets to the blade. Narwhal tusk dowels attache antler pieces to the handle.
History Of Use
Used by women to cut up seal meat or skins, in hide tanning and for cutting other meat and skins. Made by men.
Item History
- Made by Lukus Knudsen (Maker) in Kungmiut, Greenland during January 1983
- Collected during 1983
- Owned by Aviada Knudsen
- Owned by Sheila Romalis before August 30, 1983
- Received from Museum of Anthropology Shop Volunteers (Funding source) and Sheila Romalis (Seller) on August 30, 1983
What
- Name
- Knife
- Identification Number
- 898/4
- Type of Item
- knife
- Material
- metal, narwhal tusk and reindeer antler
- Overall
- height 14.5 cm, width 11.5 cm, depth 1.1 cm
Who
- Culture
- Inuit
- Creator
- Lukus Knudsen (Maker)
- Previous Owner
- Aviada Knudsen and Sheila Romalis
- Received from
- Museum of Anthropology Shop Volunteers (Funding source) and Sheila Romalis (Seller)
Where
- Holding Institution
- MOA: University of British Columbia
- Made in
- Kungmiut, Greenland
When
- Creation Date
- during January 1983
- Collection Date
- during 1983
- Ownership Date
- before August 30, 1983
- Acquisition Date
- on August 30, 1983
Other
- Condition
- good
- Current Location
- Case 47
- Accession Number
- 0898/0004