Dagger

42-30-49

From: Canada | British Columbia | Vancouver Island

Curatorial Section: American

Object Number 42-30-49
Current Location Collections Storage
Culture Salish
Provenience Canada | British Columbia | Vancouver Island
Culture Area Northwest Coast Culture Area
Section American
Materials Metal | Horn (animal part)
Description

Double-edged steel blade with nearly parallel edges, end tapered to point. Tang inserted in horn grip with lateral tine cut to form guard. Metal rivets.

Length 31.5 cm
Credit Line Gift of Mrs. Morgan Wing on behalf of the Estate of Florence C. Whitney, 1942
Other Number 409 - Collector Number

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