Accession No
Z 45276.3
Description
Carved slate, possibly a Ulu blade. Lenticular cross-section, the blade has a circular shape extending toward a tang like section as in a hook. The tang is broken. Percussion marks from manufacture throughout the surface. Light-grey surface coloration on one side and in localised areas on the opposite side.
Place
Arctic; North America; Canada; Nunavut; Baffin Island; Agu [Aggo]
Period
Inuit
Source
Rowley, Graham Westbrook [?excavator and donor]
Department
Arch
Reference Numbers
Z 45276.3
Cultural Affliation
Material
Slate
Local Term
Measurements
150mm
Events
Description (Labels & Markings)
Label glued to object: 'Aggo'
Event Date
Author: Elia Quijano Quinones
Description (Physical description)
Description for Z45276[1-5]: '5 pieces of slate.'
Event Date
Author: maa
Context (Field collection)
Excavated or collected by Graham Rowley, likely in 1937.
Event Date 1937
Author: maa
Description (Physical description)
Description for Z45276[1-5]: '2 ?ulu blades, a ?whetstone, a piece of slate with groove lengthwise on both sides and a hook shaped tool.'
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 slate, possibly a Ulu blade. Lenticular cross-section, the blade has a circular shape extending toward a tang like section as in a hook. The tang is broken. Percussion marks from manufacture throughout the surface. Light-grey surface coloration on one side and in localised areas on the opposite side.
Event Date 14/10/2024
Author: Elia Quijano Quinones
FM:320178
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