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Harpoon foreshaft
Object Number 08-1-10/73782
Display Title Harpoon foreshaft
Descriptions
Inventory Description Harpoon shaft, worked ivory, highly worn/eroded, 2 pieces nailed together
Classification
  • Harpoon point
Department Archaeological
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
North America / Canada / Newfoundland and Labrador / Labrador
Additional Geographic Terms Killinik, Graves at; Cape Chidley
Materials Ivory, Metal
Dimensions Overall: 49.9 x 3.3 x 2.7 cm (19 5/8 x 1 5/16 x 1 1/16 in.)
Quantity 1
Label on object 73782
Provenance
Provenance Dr. John Bryant (1908)

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