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Catalog Number

CAS 0005-0112   CAS 0005-0112; 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 Triangular harpoon head carved from a single piece of ivory; Is pointed on both distal and proximal ends, proximal end has socket hole drilled in it; Center has hole drilled through it for attachment.
Dimensions (cm) Width = 1.7, Thickness = 1.3, Length = 7.8