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Object Number 53-36-60/10150.2
Display Title Harpoon, metal point, ivory head, perforated, knotted hide loop
Descriptions
Inventory Description Harpoon, metal point, ivory head, perforated, knotted hide loop
Classification
  • Harpoon
Department Ethnographic
Culture
  • Chukche
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
Asia / Russia / Siberia
Dimensions Overall: 12.6 x 3.2 x 2.3 cm (4 15/16 x 1 1/4 x 7/8 in.)
Quantity 1
Label on object 53-36-60/10150.2

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