Accession No
Z 46168.9
Description
Antler handle. Asymmetric projection of blade socket area, with one transverse score; slightly curved shaft with rectangular cross-section; roughly rounded butt end.
Place
Arctic; North America; Canada; Nunavut; Southampton Island; ?Expectation Point
Period
Inuit
Source
Manning, Thomas Henry [excavator and donor]; British Canadian Arctic Expedition
Department
Arch
Reference Numbers
Z 46168.9; A9 [Excavation no.]
Cultural Affliation
Material
Antler
Local Term
Measurements
110mm
Events
Context (Related Documents)
See photocopy of Manning's notebook, current location unknown.
Event Date
Author: maa
Description (Physical description)
Handle
Event Date
Author: maa
Context (Field collection)
Expectation Point was excavated by T.H. Manning, British Canadian Arctic Expedition, in spring 1938.
Event Date 1938
Author: Imogen Gunn
Context (References)
Manning, T.H. (1942). ‘Remarks on the Physiography, Eskimo and Mammals of Southampton Island’. Canadian Geographical Journal, vol. 25. pp 17-35
Event Date 1942
Author: Imogen Gunn (admin)
Description (Physical description)
Antler handle. Asymmetric projection of blade socket area, with one transverse score; slightly curved shaft with rectangular cross-section; roughly rounded butt end.
Event Date 22/10/2024
Author: Dominique Devadason
FM:27742
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