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Catalog Number

CAS 0521-0023   CAS 0521-0023; 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 Dart point made from ivory splinter, triangular in transverse cross section and tapering to a distal point; Two deeply notched barbs are located along lateral edges, one near distal end and one near proximal end; Short tapered projection on proximal end is shaped to fit into corresponding socket in shaft.
Dimensions (cm) Width = 1.0, Thickness = 0.8, Length = 12.7