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Catalog Number

CAS 0521-0051   CAS 0521-0051; 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, generally cylindrical in overall shape with thinning along one lateral edge; Lateral edges are asymmetrical and very slightly S-shaped; 3 small triangular barbs are located along one lateral edge directly behind distal point; Proximal end tapers slightly.
Dimensions (cm) Width = 0.7, Thickness = 0.5, Length = 5.8