Dagger

42-30-72

From: Canada | Hudson Bay

Curatorial Section: American

Object Number 42-30-72
Current Location Collections Storage
Culture Indian
Provenience Canada | Hudson Bay
Culture Area Subarctic Culture Area
Section American
Materials Steel | Wood | Hide
Description

Double-edged, wide, steel blade tapering at point; medial ridge on both faces. Eni inserted in split of two piece wooden handle and secured by lashing through two holes in haft and blade. Grip wrapped with thong. Used for trade with the Indians.

Credit Line Gift of Mrs. Morgan Wing on behalf of the Estate of Florence C. Whitney, 1942
Other Number 96 - Collector Number

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