splitter

splitter

splitter

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Introduction

Metal chisel/splitter. Rectangular blade with rounded handle and leather strap. Item has two attributions. ROM record refers to piece as a chisel. On the GRASAC research trip, the piece is attributed as a splitter.Collected by Dr. Oronhyatekha; acquired by the ROM in 1911 from the Independent Order of Foresters.

Materials

Metal

Catalogue, Accession or Reference Number: 911.3.27
Collection at Current Location: Dr. Oronhyatekha
Date of Acquisition by the Institution: 1911
Who the Institution Acquired the Relative or Heritage Item From: Independent Order of Foresters
GKS Reference Number: 25072
How to Cite this Item

Unknown artist, splitter. Currently in the Royal Ontario Museum, 911.3.27. Item photographed and described as part of a GRASAC research trip December 2008; GRASAC item id 25072.

Record Creation Context

Record created as a result of a GRASAC-sponsored research trip to the Royal Ontario Museum, December 15-19, 2008. Research costs supported by a SSHRC Aboriginal Research Grant (2007-2010, Ruth Phillips, PI). Record created during post-trip clean up by project RA Lisa Truong, under the supervision of Heidi Bohaker.

Approximate Place of Origin

44.16098, -91.78108