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1901.1.1

Large bone blade with handle, used for cleaving the fibrous bark from the cedar trees. Broadly rectangular, with tapering sides. An oblong shaped cut-out serves as a handle. [CW [OPS Move] 11/4/2017]

1901.1.1

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Collection type
Object
Description
Large bone blade with handle, used for cleaving the fibrous bark from the cedar trees. Broadly rectangular, with tapering sides. An oblong shaped cut-out serves as a handle. [CW [OPS Move] 11/4/2017]
Geographical reference
Canada
Northern America > North America > Canada
British Columbia
Cultural groups
Native American
Person
Field collector Mrs John Crosby Brown
PRM source Mrs John Crosby Brown
Date / Period
Date made: Before 1901
Date collected
By 1901
Acquisition information
Donated: 1901
Materials and processes
Material Bone, Process Carved
Dimensions
Depth: max 13 mm, Length: max 258 mm, Width: max 137 mm
Object numbers
Accession number: 1901.1.1

Search terms: Tool, Textile, Basketry, Chisel, Knife

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