Dagger

MOA: University of British Columbia

3656/2

Dagger with long leaf-shaped blade. The blade has a ridge with a carved line running down the length of it on one side, and is smooth and concave on the underside. There is a narrow cylindrical handle followed by a flat end carved with a creature with two large round eyes with red centres. There are two labels adhered to the back, and faded writing in red ink.


  • Type of Item dagger
  • Culture Nuu-chah-nulth
  • Measurements height 52.5 cm, width 6.5 cm, depth 2.2 cm (overall)

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

  • Made in Vancouver Island

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

  • Condition good
  • Accession Number 3656/0002