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Knife

MOA: University of British Columbia

3635/7

Short knife consisting of a stone biface blade with antler handle. Blade is triangular with a rounded point; tang inserted in between two pieces of antler. Antler pieces have flat interiors, with carved notches where tang fits, and rounded exteriors; making handle cylindrical. Pieces of handle are attached with metal rivets and sinew lashing.

  • Narrative

    From 1919 - 1936 the donors' grandfather, Richard G. Newton was superintendent of an Agricultural Experimental Station in Windemere, BC. After that they moved to Prince George, where Newton was assigned to direct an Experimental Farm in Pineview. The grandparents later retired in Chilliwack. The two donors, Hart and Brooks, inherited the collection from their father.

  • Type of Item knife
  • Culture Ktunaxa, Dakelhne
  • Material stone, antler, sinew, metal
  • Measurements height 15.1 cm, width 3.3 cm, depth 2.2 cm (overall)
  • Previous Owner Carolyn Hart, Denise Brooks
  • Received from Carolyn Hart, Denise Brooks
  • Made in British Columbia
  • Ownership Date before July 28, 2023
  • Acquisition Date on July 28, 2023
  • Item Classes metalwork
  • Condition fair
  • Accession Number 3635/0007

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