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Object Number
21-14-10/87674
Display Title
Ice or snow scoop, Copper Eskimo. 2 bone pieces that are bound with twisted sine
Descriptions
Object Description
Ice or snow scoop, Copper Eskimo. 2 bone pieces that are bound with twisted sinew cord form the handle. Scoop is made of antler and is tied to handle with copper spikes. 38.5x4.5x6.5 cm.
Inventory Description
Spoon, curved oval bowl, attached to bone handle with sinew
Classification
- Spoon
Department
Ethnographic
Culture
- Copper Inuit
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
North America
/
Canada
/
Nunavut
Additional Geographic Terms
N. Canada, Coronation Gulf, McKenzie River Region, between Coppermine River and King William's Land
Materials
Horn Sinew Antler Rawhide Copper
Dimensions
Overall: 38.3 × 4.1 × 2.5 cm (15 1/16 × 1 5/8 × 1 in.)
Quantity
1
Label on object
87674
Provenance
Collector
Alfred H. Anderson
(1920-1921)
Seller
Unknown
(1921)
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