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1954.9.117

Knife with leaf-shaped copper blade and antler handle made in two pieces, with T-shaped end. [El.B 24/04/2012]

1954.9.117

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Collection type
Object
Description
Knife with leaf-shaped copper blade and antler handle made in two pieces, with T-shaped end. [El.B 24/04/2012]
Long description
Knife with leaf-shaped copper blade and antler handle made in two pieces, with T-shaped end. The end of the handle is perforated, with a short string of braided plant fibre. [El.B 24/04/2012]
Cultural groups
Inuit (Greenland)
Inuit
Person
Field collector Unknown Collector
PRM source Irene Marguerite Beasley
Date / Period
Date made: Before 1933
Date collected
By 1933
Acquisition information
Donated: 1954
Materials and processes
Material Copper Metal, Material Caribou Antler Deer Animal, Material Plant Fibre, Process Riveted, Process Carved, Process Incised, Process Braided
Dimensions
Length: max 437 mm, Depth: max 14 mm, Width: max 59 mm
Object numbers
Accession number: 1954.9.117 Other numbers: Beasley no. 23.10.1933

Search terms: Tool, Weapon, Knife

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