Scraper Item Number: A9353 from the MOA: University of British Columbia
Description
Sectioned piece of bone with sharpened shovel-like (square ended) edge on one end. In cross-section flat (and concave) on one side, convex on the other. Small hole drilled through handle end.
History Of Use
Catalogue says "used for first salmon ritual"
Item History
- Made in British Columbia, Canada
- Collected in Kitsegukla, British Columbia, Canada between 1893 and 1934
- Owned by George H. Raley before November 1948
- Received from H. R. MacMillan (Funding source) and George H. Raley (Seller) during November 1948
What
Who
- Culture
- Gitxsan
- Previous Owner
- George H. Raley
- Received from
- H. R. MacMillan (Funding source) and George H. Raley (Seller)
Where
- Holding Institution
- MOA: University of British Columbia
- Made in
- British Columbia, Canada
- Collected in
- Kitsegukla, British Columbia, Canada
When
- Collection Date
- between 1893 and 1934
- Ownership Date
- before November 1948
- Acquisition Date
- during November 1948
Other
- Condition
- good
- Accession Number
- 1960/0586