Knuckle bones; McKelvie, Ian; 1960-1980; MT2014.15
Knuckle bones
About this objectKnuckle bones; this set of five knuckle bones was donated to us by one of our members, Mrs Edna McKelvie. Edna's late husband Ian, co-owned McKelvie's butcher's store in Mataura from the late the 1940s to 1985. Ian's father, Logie established the business c.1928. In his role as a Scout leader Ian also used bones from the butchery to make scarf woggles for Mataura's cubs and scouts. The 5 knuckle bone set was used by children as a school playground game, involving a fair bit of competition.
Maker Maker RoleButcher
Date Made1960-1980
Place MadeNew Zealand, South Island, Southland, Mataura
Medium and Materialsorganic, animal, bone
Subject and Association Keywords Credit LineFrom the collection of the Mataura and Districts Historical Society Incorporated
Object Type Object numberMT2014.15
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