Accession No
Z 46168.23
Description
Stone end-blade, possibly for adze or a scraper. Roughly trapezoidal with lenticular cross-section. Three bevelled edges with slight serration; short edge is straight cut, possibly from breakage. Grey colour with indications of red pigment, possibly litharge (lead).
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 46168.23; A23 [Excavation no.]
Cultural Affliation
Material
Stone; ?Litharge; ?Lead
Local Term
Measurements
35mm
Events
Context (Related Documents)
See photocopy of Manning's notebook, current location unknown.
Event Date
Author: maa
Description (Physical description)
Worked stone, scraper or adze.
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)
Stone end-blade, possibly for adze or a scraper. Roughly trapezoidal with lenticular cross-section. Three bevelled edges with slight serration; short edge is straight cut, possibly from breakage. Grey colour with indications of red pigment, possibly litharge (lead).
Event Date 23/10/2024
Author: Dominique Devadason
FM:27755
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