Catalog Number |
CAS 2019-0001-0162 | |
Category | Weaponry | |
Object Name | Harpoon head | |
Culture | ||
Global Region | North America | |
Country | USA | |
State/Prov./Dist. | Alaska | |
County | ||
Other Geographic Data | ||
Maker's Name | unknown | |
Date of Manufacture | ||
Collection Name | N/A | |
Materials | Wood | |
Description | Wooden harpoon head; Lateral edges taper and curve gradually toward distal point; Wide blade slot in the distal end; Rectangular socket for foreshaft is cut through from proximal end on one face only, and is flanked on either side by rectangular perforating slot; Round line hole is cut through slightly behind the midpoint, perpendicular to the socket; Asymmetrical spur that has been sharpened to a point; Bark is slightly polished with wear. | |
Dimensions (cm) | Width = 2.2, Thickness = 1.3, Length = 9.2 |