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Harpoon head of ivory
Object Number 41-29-10/23158
Display Title Harpoon head of ivory
Descriptions
Inventory Description Ivory harpoon point, circular and rectangular perforations
Classification
  • Harpoon point
Department Archaeological
Culture
  • Saint Lawrence Island Yupik
  • Thule
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
North America / United States / Alaska / Nome Census Area / St. Lawrence Island
Materials Ivory
Dimensions Overall: 10.8 x 2.1 x 1.1 cm (4 1/4 x 13/16 x 7/16 in.)
Quantity 1
Label on object 41-29-10/23158
Provenance
Provenance Froelich G. Rainey (1926-1939)

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