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Catalog Number CAS 1992-0003-0037   CAS 1992-0003-0037; Harpoon foreshaft
Category Weaponry
Object Name Harpoon foreshaft
Culture Native Alaskan
Global Region North America
Country USA
State/Prov./Dist. Alaska
County unknown
Other Geographic Data unknown
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture
Collection Name N/A
Materials Ivory
Description Carved detachable foreshaft, cylindrical in overall shape; Proximal end tapers gradually to a blunt point; Distal end expands regularly, then tapers somewhat abruptly to a blunt point; Rectangular slot cut through near distal end.
Dimensions (cm) Max Diam = 1.2, Length = 9.5