Harpoon Point

Cast

87-16-265

From: France (uncertain)

Curatorial Section: European

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Object Number 87-16-265
Current Location Collections Storage
Culture Magdalenian
Provenience France (uncertain)
Period Magdalenian
Section European
Materials Plaster (uncertain) | Metal | Bone
Description

Magdelenian bone harpoon head (cast, damaged)

Two fragments of an object, tan in color. Larger fragment has 3 barbs protruding from each of its sides. Two curved metal rods are inserted in the middle. The smaller fragment has the remains of two barbs on one side.

The larger fragment has "2425" and "MA...2093" written in black ink down one side.

Length 12 cm
Width 2 cm
Credit Line Gift of University of Pennsylvania, Department of Anthropology, 1987
Other Number 2425 - Anthropology Department | MAN 2093 uncertain - Other Number

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