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Catalog Number

CAS 0005-0120   CAS 0005-0120; Harpoon head
Category Weaponry
Object Name Harpoon head
Culture Native Alaskan
Global Region North America
Country USA
State/Prov./Dist. Alaska
County
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Maker's Name
Date of Manufacture
Collection Name Liebes Collection (Native Alaskan)
Materials Ivory
Description Harpoon head with slot for blade in the distal end proximal end has socket hole is only partial with slotted holes at top and bottom for wrapping sinew to form the complete socket; Hole also drilled through center for attachment; Chip out of proximal end.
Dimensions (cm) Width = 2.2, Thickness = 1.7, Length = 11.3