Letter Opener

MOA: University of British Columbia

3261/100

Letter opener with copper handle with engraved design. Blade is tusk or bone; inscription on blade reads "ALASKA".


  • Type of Item opener
  • Culture Tlingit
  • Material copper metal, walrus tusk
  • Measurements height 18.5 cm, width 2.0 cm, depth 0.7 cm (overall)

  • Previous Owner John Livingston, Elspeth McConnell
  • Received from Elspeth McConnell

  • Made in Alaska

  • Ownership Date before March 2016, before April 12, 2018
  • Acquisition Date on April 12, 2018

  • Item Classes metalwork
  • Condition fair
  • Accession Number 3261/0100