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Bone harpoon head
Object Number 64-34-10/43971
Display Title Bone harpoon head
Descriptions
Inventory Description Organic, utilized bone, harpoon head, tapered at both ends, notched, perforated
Classification
  • Utilized bone
Department Archaeological
Culture
  • Early Thule?
  • Dorset?
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
North America / Canada / Northwest Territories / <County> / Igloolik
Additional Geographic Terms Melville Peninsula
Materials Bone
Dimensions Overall: 10.1 x 2.2 x 1 cm (4 x 7/8 x 3/8 in.)
Quantity 1
Label on object 64-34-10/43971
Provenance
Collector Chauncey C. Nash (1964 - 1964)
Donor Chauncey C. Nash (1964 - 1964)

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