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Catalog Number

CAS 0521-0022   CAS 0521-0022; 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 Bone or antler
Description Lanceolate-shaped dart point, biconvex in transverse cross section with gradual thinning toward distal end; Proximal end tapers to a long, sharp point for insertion into shaft; Lateral edges of point expand gradually from proximal end for nearly entire length of point, then taper quickly toward wide, distal point.
Dimensions (cm) Width = 1.2, Thickness = 0.7, Length = 15.7