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1952.2.14

Walrus tusk harpoon head with two oblique perforations. Highly polished surface. [ASh [OPS move] 20/6/2017]

1952.2.14

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Collection type
Object
Description
Walrus tusk harpoon head with two oblique perforations. Highly polished surface. [ASh [OPS move] 20/6/2017]
Geographical reference
Canada
Northern America > North America > Canada
Central Arctic
Cultural groups
Inuit (Greenland)
Inuit
Date / Period
Date made: Before 1952
Date collected
By 1952
Acquisition information
Donated: 1952
Materials and processes
Material Walrus Ivory Tooth Animal, Process Perforated, Process Polished
Dimensions
Depth: max 29 mm, Width: max 38 mm, Length: max 397 mm
Object numbers
Accession number: 1952.2.14

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

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