Dagger

42-30-39

From: United States of America | Alaska | Dry Bay

Curatorial Section: American

Object Number 42-30-39
Current Location Collections Storage
Culture Tlingit
Provenience United States of America | Alaska | Dry Bay
Culture Area Northwest Coast Culture Area
Section American
Materials Metal | Wood | Cloth | Hide | Abalone
Description

Double-edged blade tapering to point. Flattened medial ridge on one face. Wooden grip, wound with cloth and leather string, ends in carved bear's head with abalone shell inlay.

Length 48.5 Measurement Unit Not Provided
Width 4.9 Measurement Unit Not Provided
Credit Line Gift of Mrs. Morgan Wing on behalf of the Estate of Florence C. Whitney, 1942
Other Number 465 - Collector Number

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