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Horn Harpoon Head
Object Number 05-12-40/64600
Display Title Horn Harpoon Head
Descriptions
Inventory Description Casting of organic antler or horn harpoon head, 7 barbs, brown
Classification
  • Casting
Department Ethnographic
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
Europe / Belgium / <State> / <County> / <City> / Cavern de Groyet
Additional Geographic Terms Eburneen
Materials Plaster
Dimensions Overall: 7.2 x 1.5 x 0.7 cm (2 13/16 x 9/16 x 1/4 in.)
Quantity 1
Label on object 64600; 69-crossed out; Eburneen C. de Goyet

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