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Woodcarving knife
Maker
Inconnu / Unknown
InscriptionsLabel: Typed around label as a border: "Smithsonian Institution - Explorations in Arctic America - Robert MacFarlane - Washington City,
U.S.A. - Anderson River Esquimaux - Mackenzie's River District". Hand written on label: "2288 - Curved Knife"
Marks or LabelsThe letter "L" and part of a croix-patée are stamped on the blade.
Date
1850-1857
Medium / Technique
Bone, steel, copper
Dimensions2.4 x 14.8 x 1 cm
ClassificationTools & Equipment for Materials - Woodworking T&E
Origin
Mackenzie River area, Northwest Territories, Canada
Geocultural Area
Western Arctic
Object NumberM12158
CollectionMcCord
CreditGift of Natural History Society of Montreal
Status
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