Uluuraq or uluaq

NameSmall crescent-shaped knife or semilunar knife

Artist Artist unrecorded

Cultureattributed to Iñupiaq or Yup’ik

Datelate 19th century to early 20th century (ca. 1880-1910)

Place madeAlaska, United States, North America

MediumWalrus ivory, metal

Credit LineIFAF Collection, museum purchase

Object numberFA.2023.7.2

ProvenanceBrant Mackley Gallery Private collection, Maine/Florida

DescriptionSmall, palm sized ulu knife for sewing. The blade is a quarter circle shape and has ridges on one side - possibly a reused saw blade. The walrus ivory/bone is a light brown color and has a ridged carving design along the top, much like the ones on the blade. In the center of the blade is a metal circle were the blade it attached on the inside. Overall, the blade is rusty, and the handle worn (patina).