Catalog Number |
CAS 0138-0002 | |
Category | Tools & Implements | |
Object Name | Implement (hunting tool) | |
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 | 1920 or earlier | |
Collection Name | N/A | |
Materials | Wood; Leather | |
Description | One piece mallet-like implement with a short wooden handle; 3 iron spikes embedded in the ball-like head curve backward toward the handle, the end of each spike covered with a removable wooden cap; Hide thong (98 inches long) is tied to end of handle; Original exhibit label lists this item as a “ ‘Dog’ used for retrieving game shot off shore.” | |
Dimensions (cm) | Max Diam = 11.5, Length = 26.6 |