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1884.20.29

Ivory harpoon head with metal blade. [FB 24/01/2014]

1884.20.29

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Collection type
Object
Description
Ivory harpoon head with metal blade. [FB 24/01/2014]
Cultural groups
Western Inuit
Date / Period
Date made: Before 1884
Date collected
Prior to 1884
Acquisition information
Donated: 1884
Materials and processes
Material Animal Ivory Tooth, Material Metal, Process Carved, Process Forged (Metal)
Dimensions
Length: max 73 mm, Width: max 15 mm
Object numbers
Accession number: 1884.20.29

Search terms: Weapon, Fishing, Hunting, Harpoon-head, Fishing Accessory, Hunting accessory