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Catalog Number

CAS 0005-0058   CAS 0005-0058; 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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Date of Manufacture
Collection Name Liebes Collection (Native Alaskan)
Materials Bone
Description Foreshaft of harpoon with socket for head and one barb on shaft; Pointed on proximal end for mounting on harpoon shaft and distal end is slotted for harpoon head with band carved below head to wrap sinew for securing head.
Dimensions (cm) Width = 1.6, Thickness = 1.0, Length = 8.3