Harpoon Point

29-175-412

From: Washington (U. S. State)

Curatorial Section: American

Object Number 29-175-412
Current Location Collections Storage
Culture Quileute
Provenience Washington (U. S. State)
Culture Area Northwest Coast Culture Area
Section American
Materials Metal | Cotton | Bone
Description

For spearing beavers. Metal point made from a file nailed and lashed with cotton cord between two pieces of bone, the rear ends of which are pointed and spread apart to make barbs. Short cord attached.

Length 12.7 cm
Width 2.7 cm
Credit Line Exchange with George G. Heye, 1917
Other Number 5/7559 - Collector Number

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