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1884.118.3

Sling of hide threaded through a bifurcated tube of ivory. [El.B 01/05/2012]

1884.118.3

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Collection type
Object
Description
Sling of hide threaded through a bifurcated tube of ivory. [El.B 01/05/2012]
Long description
Sling of hide threaded through a bifurcated tube of ivory. The ivory is carved in a chevron pattern and is decorated with copper studs and a rectangular blue glass inlay (a second inlay is missing). [El.B 01/05/2012]
Geographical reference
Canada
Northern America > North America > Canada
Arctic
Cultural groups
Western Inuit
Date / Period
Date made: Before 1884
Date collected
Prior to 1884
Acquisition information
Donated: 1884
Materials and processes
Material Copper Metal, Material Animal Hide Skin, Material Animal Ivory Tooth, Material Glass, Process Stitched, Process Carved, Process Inlaid
Dimensions
Depth: max 15 mm, Width: max 31 mm, Length: max 272 mm
Object numbers
Accession number: 1884.118.3

Search terms: Transport and Travel, Tool, Hunting, Fishing, Sling, Fishing Accessory, Hunting accessory