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Fish spear point. Harpoon tip (socketed type). Harpoon is covered with pitch. Ma
Object Number 07-5-10/72424
Display Title Fish spear point. Harpoon tip (socketed type). Harpoon is covered with pitch. Ma
Descriptions
Object Description Fish spear point. Harpoon tip (socketed type). Harpoon is covered with pitch. Ma
Inventory Description Spearpoint
Classification
  • Spear
Department Ethnographic
Culture
  • Nez Percé
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
North America / United States / Idaho
Dimensions Total length: 106 cm.
Provenance
Collector Prof. Herbert Joseph Spinden (1907 - 1907)
Donor Donated by Peabody Museum Expedition (1907)

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