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THE ROLE OF IVORY: MANUFACTURING TOOLS
THE ROLE OF IVORY | HOW THE INUIT HAVE USED IVORY

Whittling Knife
Made of ivory and steel

Held in the right hand, the blade is pulled toward the body with the end of the long handle braced against the knee or thigh.

From the mouth of the Mackenzie River
Dating to the late 19th century
Gift of Rev. C.E. Whittaker
NS22141


HUNTING & FISHING EQUIPMENT
TRAVELLING EQUIPMENT
MANUFACTURING TOOLS
DOMESTIC TOOLS

Whittling Knife, NS22141

Ulu, 914.18.4 / HC1343
Skin Scraper, HC1334 Whittling Knife, NS22141      
 
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