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Catalog Number

CAS 0005-0100   CAS 0005-0100; Harpoon point
Category Weaponry
Object Name Harpoon point
Culture Eskimo
Global Region North America
Country USA
State/Prov./Dist. Alaska
County
Other Geographic Data
Maker's Name
Date of Manufacture
Collection Name Liebes Collection (Native Alaskan)
Materials Bone
Description Triangular shaped distal end with barb on each side; Shaft is rectangular with a thinning of the base from hafting; Hole drilled in center of shaft for attachment.
Dimensions (cm) Width = 1.6, Thickness = 0.6, Length = 4.8