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nunchak

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/museumartifact37081
Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Accession Code
BV991.45.523
Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Accession Code
BV991.45.523
Description
This nunchak is a prisoner made weapon confiscated by guards. Based on an Oriental weapon, popular in the marshal arts. Handles, wrapped with masking tape are connected by a short length of brown, knotted cord.
Object History
Salvaged from Oakalla Prison site, October, 1991.
Subjects
Public Services
Public Services - Correctional
Armament
Names
British Columbia Gaol Service
Oakalla Prison Farm
Images
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nunchuks

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/museumartifact37082
Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Accession Code
BV991.45.524
Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Accession Code
BV991.45.524
Description
These nuchuks are a prisoner made weapon confiscated by guards. Based on an Oriental weapon, popular in the marshal arts. Short lengths of wood are connected by a chain ( the chain is broken ).
Object History
Salvaged from Oakalla Prison site, October, 1991.
Subjects
Public Services
Public Services - Correctional
Armament
Names
British Columbia Gaol Service
Oakalla Prison Farm
Images
Less detail