Digging Stick

MOA: University of British Columbia

3656/17

Digging stick with a broad, slightly curved blade on one side. There is a raised section dividing the handle from the blade. The handle is wrapped with bark, and there is another raised protuberance at the end.


  • Type of Item digging stick
  • Culture Coast Salish
  • Material wood, cedar bark
  • Measurements height 90.5 cm, width 6.0 cm, depth 5.7 cm (overall)

  • Previous Owner Fraser Ross Sharp
  • Received from Fraser Ross Sharp

  • Made in British Columbia

  • Ownership Date before December 8, 2023
  • Acquisition Date on December 8, 2023

  • Condition good
  • Accession Number 3656/0017