Accession No
Z 46168.13
Description
Incomplete piece of worked ivory, possibly handle, fitting or harpoon head. Triangular shaped with ovoid cross-section and longitudinal breakage from tip to base; rounded tip with evidence of end blade slot; two drill holes in central groove and additional two at base; transverse cut through object at the distal 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 46168.13; A13 [Excavation no.]
Cultural Affliation
Material
Ivory
Local Term
Measurements
55mm
Events
Description (Physical description)
Worked ivory - handle or fitting.
Event Date
Author: Imogen Gunn
Context (Related Documents)
See photocopy of Manning's notebook, current location unknown.
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)
Piece of ivory with 4 perforations and some deep grooves.
Event Date 23/2/2001
Author: maa
Description (Physical description)
Incomplete piece of worked ivory, possibly handle, fitting or harpoon head. Triangular shaped with ovoid cross-section and longitudinal breakage from tip to base; rounded tip with evidence of end blade slot; two drill holes in central groove and additional two at base; transverse cut through object at the distal end.
Event Date 23/10/2024
Author: Dominique Devadason
FM:27746
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