Wool Beater Item Number: 3621/4 from the MOA: University of British Columbia

Description

Wooden beater for weaving. Beater has long, flat blade with a rounded end. The carved handle has a cylindrical hand guard and pommel-like end piece. The blade is dull on both sides.

Cultural Context

weaving; textiles

Item History

What

Name
Wool Beater
Identification Number
3621/4
Type of Item
beater
Material
yew wood
Overall
height 86.0 cm, width 5.2 cm, depth 3.0 cm

Who

Culture
Coast Salish
Previous Owner
Edith Bevan Cross and John Noble
Received from
John Noble (Donor)

Where

Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
Made in
Vancouver Island, British Columbia, Canada ?

When

Ownership Date
before April 11, 2023
Acquisition Date
on April 11, 2023

Other

Condition
good
Accession Number
3621/0004