Knife
About this object
History of use
Snow knife
Narrative
According to the old Museum ledger, Ian M. Mackinnon presented Frank Burnett with this collection of Inuit objects. They were collected during his three years of residence in the Coppermine River area, probably 1921-24.
Physical description
Flat, carved section of antler with a handle and a curved end with a rounded point--end of handle bends sharply upwards. Resembles type of knife used to remove ice from kayak skin.
Materials
Date Made
Before 1925
Date Acquired
1953
How Acquired
Donated
Credit Line
Measurements
Overall: 1.4 cm x 37.4 cm x 4.7 cm
Object Number
A2.325