Harpoon head with iron point

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Object Number 15-14-60/86669

Display Title Harpoon head with iron point

Descriptions

Inventory Description Harpoon head, perforated angled wood, metal point inserted, hide tie attached

Classification

Harpoon

Department Ethnographic

Culture

Chukche

Geography/Provenience/Site Name

Asia / Russia / Siberia

Materials Wood, Iron, Hide

Dimensions Overall: 23 x 1.6 x 1.7 cm (9 1/16 x 5/8 x 11/16 in.)

Quantity 1

Label on object 86669

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