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Harpoon heads
Object Number 15-23-10/86075
Display Title Harpoon heads
Descriptions
Inventory Description Harpoon heads, carved ivory, 1 has rusted metal point, all chipped or broken
Classification
  • Harpoon point
Department Archaeological
Culture
  • Asiatic Eskimo
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
North America / United States / Alaska / Nome Census Area / St. Lawrence Island / Old Hut Site
Additional Geographic Terms St. Lawrence Island
Materials Ivory, Metal
Dimensions Overall: 9.1 x 2.3 x 1.4 cm (3 9/16 x 7/8 x 9/16 in.)
Quantity 5
Label on object 86075
Provenance
Provenance Dunbar Lockwood (1913-1914)

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