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Object Number
991-17-30/11748
Display Title
Fishing spear, detachable metal two-barbed spear point
Descriptions
Object Description
Fishing spear, detachable metal two-barbed spear point. delicately balanced on tip of tapured throwing stick, fibre twine also attached for retrival. wooden handle 225 cm. metal point 23.5 cm.
Inventory Description
Harpoon, blue cord connects double-barbed tip to stick
Classification
- Harpoon
Department
Ethnographic
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
South America
/
Ecuador
Materials
Wood, Iron, Vegetable fiber
Dimensions
Overall: 225.5 x 2 x 2 cm (88 3/4 x 13/16 x 13/16 in.)
Quantity
1
Label on object
991-17-30/11748
Provenance
Collector
A. Harvey Schreter
(March 1985-April 1985 - 12/20/91)
Collector
Phyllis K. Schreter
(March 1985-April 1985 - 12/20/1991)
Donor
A. Harvey Schreter
(March 1985-April 1985 - 12/20/91)
Donor
Phyllis K. Schreter
(March 1985-April 1985 - 12/20/1991)
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