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1954.8.153

Matting needle made from hard wood flattened on one side, with perforated eye and spatulate end. [FB 14/08/2014]

1954.8.153

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Collection type
Object
Description
Matting needle made from hard wood flattened on one side, with perforated eye and spatulate end. [FB 14/08/2014]
Geographical reference
Canada
Northern America > North America > Canada
British Columbia West Coast of Vancouver Island
Cultural groups
Nuu-chah-nulth
Person
Field collector George Thornton Emmons
PRM source Irene Marguerite Beasley
Date / Period
Date made: Before 1934
Date collected
By 1934
Acquisition information
Donated: 1954
Materials and processes
Material Wood Plant, Process Carved, Process Split, Process Perforated
Dimensions
Width: max 10 mm, Depth: max 7 mm, Length: max 886 mm
Object numbers
Accession number: 1954.8.153 Other numbers: E190
Research and responses

Originally entered on database as Nuu Chah Nulth (Nootka). [CW 21 5 99]

Search terms: Textile, Tool, Furniture Dwelling, Basketry, Mat Tool, Needle Sewing Equipment

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