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Catalog Number

CAS 1992-0003-0105   CAS 1992-0003-0105; Spear rest
Category Tools & Implements; Weaponry
Object Name Spear rest
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 implement used to rest spear on side of kayak; Implement is curved hook-like device with wide, flat end with drilled hole for attaching it to kayak rigging.
Dimensions (cm) Width = 2.9, Thickness = 2.6, Length = 5.6