Ulu Knife
Maker
Unknown, Inuit?
DateEarly 20th C
MediumMetal, wood
Dimensions2 3/4” H x 4 1/2” W
SignedNone
Credit LineMuseum Purchase; Funded by Mortimer C. Howe Fund
Object numberNA1954.03.HOW
DescriptionUlu, a semi-lunar shaped women’s knife, with wooden handle and steel blade attached with small nails. Retains shape of older stone ulu knives (see A2)
ClassificationsTools / Implements
Collections
Exhibitions
Makers and Materials of the Americas
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