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1987.5.35.1

Harpoon head of copper metal alloy with iron point, line of sealskin. [MJD 07/05/2009]

1987.5.35.1

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Collection type
Object
Description
Harpoon head of copper metal alloy with iron point, line of sealskin. [MJD 07/05/2009]
Long description
Harpoon head of copper metal alloy with iron point, line of sealskin. The harpoon head is barbed. The sealskin line is threaded through the hole in the harpoon head and woven and stitched in place. The line is coiled in a loop. The wood casing is carved to cover one side of the harpoon head. [MJD 07/05/2009]
Geographical reference
Canada
Northern America > North America > Canada
Labrador
Cultural groups
Inuit (Greenland)
Inuit
Person
Field collector Marjorie Grubb
PRM source Marjorie Grubb
PRM source Banbury Museum
Date / Period
Date made: 1952-1962
Date collected
1952 - 1962
Acquisition information
Donated: 1987
Materials and processes
Material Seal Skin Animal, Material Iron Metal, Material Copper Alloy Metal, Process Forged (Metal), Process Tied, Process Stitched, Process Perforated
Dimensions
Length 110 mm harpoon head, Diameter: max 340 mm
Object numbers
Accession number: 1987.5.35.1

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