Snow Shovel
58-12-5
From: Alaska (uncertain)
Curatorial Section: American
Object Number | 58-12-5 |
Current Location | Collections Storage |
Culture | Eskimo |
Provenience | Alaska (uncertain) |
Culture Area | Arctic Culture Area |
Section | American |
Materials | Wood | Seal Skin | Walrus Bone |
Description | Long handle of driftwood (?) lashed with seal-thong to walrus scapula. (Broad end of scapula attached to handle). Six lashing holes in bone; one hole and four grooves at base of handle. |
Length | 148 cm |
Width | 37.5 cm |
Credit Line | Gift of Thomas Evans, 1958 |
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