Accession No

Z 45273.1


Description

Carved scapula. Lenticular cross-section, the object's proximal end flares toward the opposite terminal. Both edges are now broken. Tapering toward each side at the top, and at the bottom part, from the middle section of the object toward the distal end. Two elongated oval drilled holes feature at the centre, near the proximal end. Horizontal grooves around the drilled holes' area. Minor loss of superficial material. Dark-brown surface coloration.


Place

Arctic; North America; Canada; Nunavut; Baffin Island; Agu [Aggo]


Period

Inuit


Source

Rowley, Graham Westbrook [?excavator and donor]


Department

Arch


Reference Numbers

Z 45273.1


Cultural Affliation


Material

Bone


Local Term


Measurements

240mm


Events

Description (Physical description)
Description for Z 45273[.1-2]: 'Large worked scapulas.'

Event Date
Author: maa


Description (Labels & Markings)
Label glued to the object:'Aggo"
Event Date
Author: Elia Quijano Quinones


Description (Physical description)
Accession Register for Z 45273[.1-2]: '2 worked shoulder blades.'
Event Date
Author: Imogen Gunn (admin)


Context (Field collection)
Excavated or collected by Graham Rowley, likely in 1937.
Event Date 1937
Author: maa


Description (Physical description)
Description for Z 45273[.1-2]: 'One has a handle cut into it, ?snow knife. The other has two slits cut into it.'
Event Date 8/3/2001
Author: Elia Quijano Quinones


Context (References)
Rowley, G. (2007). Cold Comfort: My Love Affair with the Arctic. 2nd edition. Montreal: McGill-Queen’s University Press
Event Date 2007
Author: Imogen Gunn (admin)


Description (Physical description)
Carved scapula. Lenticular cross-section, the object's proximal end flares toward the opposite terminal. Both edges are now broken. Tapering toward each side at the top, and at the bottom part, from the middle section of the object toward the distal end. Two elongated oval drilled holes feature at the centre, near the proximal end. Horizontal grooves around the drilled holes' area. Minor loss of superficial material. Dark-brown surface coloration.
Event Date 11/10/2024
Author: Elia Quijano Quinones


FM:27339

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