Sinew Twister Tool

MOA: University of British Columbia

3508/10

Small bundle of four sinew twister tools, held together on a hide string. Holes hide is strung through are drilled through the centres of tools. String is knotted on the right side, untied along left. Two tools towards right end of cord are flat, and have rectangle-shaped tops and tapered ends. Two on left side are curled on both ends, giving the tools an overall “S" shape.


  • Type of Item tool
  • Culture Inuit
  • Material antler, rawhide skin
  • Measurements height 13.3 cm, width 3.6 cm, depth 3.5 cm (overall)

  • Previous Owner John P. Kelsall, John T. Kelsall
  • Received from John T. Kelsall

  • Made in Northwest Territories

  • Ownership Date before 1995, before June 28, 2021
  • Acquisition Date on June 28, 2021

  • Condition good
  • Accession Number 3508/0010