End of fish spear

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Object Number 18-8-10/87283

Display Title End of fish spear

Descriptions

Inventory Description Harpoon, fish spear, carved wood/ivory, 3 metal points, ivory tines lashed with

Classification

Harpoon

Department Ethnographic

Culture

Labrador Coast Inuit

Geography/Provenience/Site Name

North America / Canada

Materials Wood, Ivory, Metal, Cord

Dimensions Overall: 31.6 x 7.1 x 1.7 cm (12 7/16 x 2 13/16 x 11/16 in.)

Quantity 1

Label on object 87283

Provenance

Provenance Ellen Paine Huling (1905-1909)

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