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Catalog Number

CAS 2019-0001-0162   CAS 2019-0001-0162; Harpoon head
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