Skip to main content
Object Number
23-21-10/97986.3
Display Title
Lance, dart-harpoon for throwing stick, harpoon and floats
Descriptions
Object Description
Lance, dart-harpoon for throwing stick, harpoon and floats. See conservation for additional description.
Inventory Description
Harpoon, broken ivory point lashed on wood handle, toggle attached
Classification
- Harpoon
Department
Ethnographic
Culture
- West Greenland Eskimo
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
North America
/
Greenland
/
<State>
/
<County>
/
Qaarsut
Dimensions
Overall: 152.2 x 7.2 x 4.3 cm (59 15/16 x 2 13/16 x 1 11/16 in.)
Quantity
1
Label on object
23-21-10/97986.3
Credit Line
Gift of Dr. John C. Phillips, 1923
Provenance
Collector
Dr. John C. Phillips
(1896 - 1923)
Donor
Dr. John C. Phillips
(1896 - 1923)
Important Note about Historical Language
Collections records may contain language, reflecting past collecting practices and methods of analysis, that is no longer acceptable. The Peabody Museum is committed to addressing the problem of offensive and discriminatory language present in its database. Our museum staff are continually updating these records, adding to and improving content. We welcome your feedback and any questions or concerns you may want to share. Please email us with your comments.
