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Catalog Number

CAS 0005-0118   CAS 0005-0118; Harpoon head
Category Weaponry
Object Name Harpoon head
Culture Native Alaskan
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 Harpoon head with slot for blade in the distal end with hole drilled through distal end for securing blade; Proximal end has socket hole; Hole also drilled through center for attachment.
Dimensions (cm) Width = 1.6, Thickness = 1.2, Length = 7.2