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Catalog Number

CAS 0521-0004   CAS 0521-0004; Dart point
Category Weaponry
Object Name Dart point
Culture Eskimo
Global Region North America
Country USA
State/Prov./Dist. Alaska
County Nome
Other Geographic Data St. Lawrence Island
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture
Collection Name N/A
Materials Ivory
Description Small dart point made from ivory splinter; Overall shape is cylindrical with asymmetrical lateral edges; Surfaces on proximal end are flat and one lateral edge is roughened with multiple cut marks; Width expands near distal end to form single barb before tapering to distal point.
Dimensions (cm) Width = 0.8, Thickness = 0.5, Length = 7.3