Accession No

Z 45278.1-2


Description

Two ivory knives handles with a socket for a blade on the side. Both with plano-convex cross-section; the smallest [.1] has a rounded tip with two vertical grooves on its curved side. The proximal end features two drilled holes and a roughened surface; finishing with a rounded edge. The second handle [.2] finishes with pointed tips on both sides. From the middle of its flat side, the handle tapers toward the proximal end. Missing material and a crack on one handle [.1]. Small scratches throughout the surface on both handles. Dark and white staining on one handle [.2]. Dark-brown patina on both handles.


Place

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


Period

Inuit


Source

Rowley, Graham Westbrook [?excavator and donor]


Department

Arch


Reference Numbers

Z 45278.1-2


Cultural Affliation


Material

Ivory


Local Term


Measurements

180mm


Events

Description (Physical description)
Description for Z 45278[.1-9]: '9 bone handles.'
Event Date
Author: Elia Quijano Quinones


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


Description (Physical description)
Description for Z 45278[.1-9]:'Some are ivory.'
Event Date 8/3/2001
Author: maa


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)
Two ivory knives handles with a socket for a blade on the side. Both with plano-convex cross-section; the smallest [.1] has a rounded tip with two vertical grooves on its curved side. The proximal end features two drilled holes and a roughened surface; finishing with a rounded edge. The second handle [.2] finishes with pointed tips on both sides. From the middle of its flat side, the handle tapers toward the proximal end. Missing material and a crack on one handle [.1]. Small scratches throughout the surface on both handles. Dark and white staining on one handle [.2]. Dark-brown patina on both handles.
Event Date 15/10/2024
Author: Elia Quijano Quinones


FM:27344

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