Armband

MOA: University of British Columbia

3103/23

Large band of bent antler tied together at ends with two hide ties. Engraved with repeating pattern of circles, with a dot in the middle, and pairs of lines carved near both edges. Drilled holes top the pairs of lines on one side of the band. Two lines around the outside surface separate the three patterns.


  • Type of Item arm band
  • Culture Arctic America
  • Material caribou antler, rawhide skin
  • Measurements height 18.7 cm, width 14.0 cm, depth 2.6 cm (overall)

  • Previous Owner Anne Piternick
  • Received from Anne Piternick

  • Made in Alaska

  • Ownership Date before April 8, 2015
  • Acquisition Date on April 8, 2015

  • Condition good
  • Accession Number 3103/0023