Catalog Number |
CAS 0005-0266 | |
Category | Weaponry | |
Object Name | Projectile point | |
Culture | Eskimo | |
Global Region | North America | |
Country | USA | |
State/Prov./Dist. | Alaska | |
County | unknown | |
Other Geographic Data | unknown | |
Maker's Name | ||
Date of Manufacture | early 1900s | |
Collection Name | Liebes Collection (Native Alaskan) | |
Materials | Bone | |
Description | Cylindrical projectile point made from bone splinter and ground to overall shape; Distal end is blunt and has four shallow longitudinal grooves cut into the lateral sides; Proximal end is hollowed out, forming socket for attaching point to wooden shaft; Point used for stunning birds without damaging their feathers or skins. | |
Dimensions (cm) | Max Diam = 1.5, Length = 4.5 |