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Harpoon head and braided thong
Harpoon head and braided thong
Object Number 41-33-10/23473
Display Title Harpoon head and braided thong
Descriptions
Inventory Description Harpoon, composite head, metal point with horn barbs, braided rawhide thong
Classification
  • Harpoon
Department Ethnographic
Culture
  • Kwakwaka'wakw
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
North America
Additional Geographic Terms Northwest Coast
Materials Rawhide, Metal, Horn, Resin, String
Dimensions Overall: 11 x 2.6 x 1.8 cm (4 5/16 x 1 x 11/16 in.)
Quantity 1
Label on object 41-33-10/23473
Provenance
Collector Unknown (?)
Donor Unknown (?)

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