[BCMA] What is this?

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Hi all;

Thanks Barbara and ??. That sort of makes sense for the symbols, but what about the unusual form factor and placement on a doorway?

Chris

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> On Aug 7, 2019, at 10:14 AM, Moderated BCMA subscriber listserv. <bcma at lists.vifa.ca> wrote:
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> Hi All,
> I think they might be cattle or horse (ranch) brands.  I saw similar types of symbols burned into the pillars of a Merritt BC pub&grill and my brother in-law explained that they were local area brands, some of which are still used.
> Hope that helps,
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> T’oyaxsut ‘nüün (Tsimshian for Thank-you),
> Barbara Petzelt, BA
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> From: Moderated BCMA subscriber listserv. <bcma at lists.vifa.ca> 
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> Subject: [BCMA] What is this?
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> Hi all;
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> We recently visited the Oliver Museum and District Museum and saw this intriguing item mounted on a door. Unfortunately, the attendant, who was very helpful otherwise, was not able to tell us what this is. Any ideas?
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> Cheers;
> Chris
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> Chris Au CGD SEGD NAI
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