Skip to main content
Object Number 57-33-10/35614
Display Title Skin scraper
Descriptions
Inventory Description Scraper, hollowed bone handle, ground stone blade, rounded, handle splitting
Classification
  • Scraper
Department Ethnographic
Culture
  • Eskimo
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
North America / United States / Alaska?
Materials Bone, Stone
Dimensions Overall: 10.1 x 5.1 x 1.9 cm (4 x 2 x 3/4 in.)
Quantity 1
Label on object 57-33-10/35614 / Kenapetu?
Provenance
Collector Dr. Loring T. Swaim (ca. 1892)
Collector Joseph S. Swaim (ca. 1892)
Donor Dr. Loring T. Swaim (June 24, 1957)

Important Note about Historical Language

Collections records may contain language, reflecting past collecting practices and methods of analysis, that is no longer acceptable. The Peabody Museum is committed to addressing the problem of offensive and discriminatory language present in its database. Our museum staff are continually updating these records, adding to and improving content. We welcome your feedback and any questions or concerns you may want to share. Please email us with your comments.

PrimaryMedia Object Number Title Classification Geography/Provenience SHARE
Skin grainer or scraper
88-51-10/49990 Skin grainer or scraper
Scraper
Alaska
Skin scraper
98-18-10/52104 Skin scraper
Scraper
Nome Census Area
Skin scraper
07-8-10/75277 Skin scraper
Scraper
Flaxman Island
Skin scraper - probably made from the foreleg of a buffalo
46-82-10/27865 Skin scraper - probably made from the foreleg of a buffalo
Scraper
United States
Skin grainer or scraper
88-51-10/49989 Skin grainer or scraper
Scraper
Alaska
Double-ended small skin scraper of stone. Used for softening skins.
15-36-10/86366 Double-ended small skin scraper of stone. Used for softening skins.
Scraper
British Columbia
Skin scraper
98-18-10/52102 Skin scraper
Scraper
Nome Census Area
Skin scraper, iron blade
07-8-10/75274 Skin scraper, iron blade
Scraper
Flaxman Island
Skin scraper
97-17-10/51095 Skin scraper
Scraper
Labrador
Skin scraper
07-5-10/72856 Skin scraper
Scraper
Sweetwater
Skin scraper or fleshing knife, horse rib. The ends are wrapped in mooseskin.
15-36-10/86367 Skin scraper or fleshing knife, horse rib. The ends are wrapped in mooseskin.
Scraper
British Columbia
Skin scraper
07-47-10/72349 Skin scraper
Scraper
North Slope Burough