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Object Number
72-20-30/6774
Display Title
Spear point, of bone, with two barbs
Descriptions
Inventory Description
Spearpoint, carved bone, 1 barb each edge, paddle-like protrusion at end
Classification
- Spear
Department
Ethnographic
Culture
- Patagonia
- Yahgan
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
South America
/
Argentina
Materials
Antler
Dimensions
Overall: 22.6 x 2.6 x 1 cm (8 7/8 x 1 x 3/8 in.)
Quantity
1
Label on object
6774 & 92-25
Provenance
Collector
Hassler Expedition
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