crooked knife

crooked knife

crooked knife

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Introduction

This is an old knife and given was given him by an old man living on one of the American reservations. Knives of this type are used by false-face makers. (Waugh)

Date Made or Date Range: /1912
Materials

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Other Notes

Crooked knife consisting of a sharpened steel blade curved up at the end and a bone handle. The blade is inserted into the handle. Used for making wooden spoons.;;

Reasons for connecting this relative with particular times, materials, styles and uses

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Current Location: Canadian Museum of History, Ottawa, Canada
Catalogue, Accession or Reference Number: III-I-281
Collection at Current Location: Waugh Collection
Collection Narratives and Histories

1912/01/00 - 1912/02/00, Six Nations Reserve, Ontario, Canada, Curved knife used by Chief J.A. Gibson for making wooden spoons (Waugh)

GKS Reference Number: 25963
Approximate Place of Origin

45.8, -83.9

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