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Harpoon head with iron point
Harpoon head with iron point
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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