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Object Number 64-34-10/43974
Display Title Stone harpoon head
Descriptions
Inventory Description Chipped stone, edged tool, angled, sharpened on one side
Classification
  • Edged Tools
Department Archaeological
Culture
  • Thule
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
North America / Canada / Northwest Territories / <County> / Igloolik
Additional Geographic Terms Hudson Bay region; Mellville Peninsula
Materials Stone
Dimensions Overall: 4 x 3.9 x 0.8 cm (1 9/16 x 1 9/16 x 5/16 in.)
Quantity 1
Label on object 64-34-10/43974
Provenance
Collector Chauncey C. Nash (1964 - 1964)
Donor Chauncey C. Nash (1964 - 1964)

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