Whale Harpoon

Barb

29-175-413

From: Washington (U. S. State)

Curatorial Section: American

Object Number 29-175-413
Current Location Collections Storage
Culture Quileute
Provenience Washington (U. S. State)
Culture Area Northwest Coast Culture Area
Section American
Materials Bone | Sinew
Description

Two pieces of bone lashed together forward of middle with sinew. In front, a slot between them for point. rear ends are pointed and spread apart to make barbs.

Length 14 cm
Width 4 cm
Credit Line Exchange with George G. Heye, 1917
Other Number 5/7560 - Collector Number

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