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Wood and ivory harpoon / Native American; Inuit

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Wood and ivory harpoon with detachable head, toggle, and carved ivory barb.
84.2142a - Carved head
84.2142b - Ivory shaft
84.2142c - Wooden body

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Title(s): 
Wood and ivory harpoon
Culture: 
Native American; Inuit
Date: 
19th century
Period: 
Historic
Place: 
Alaska
Materials/Techniques: 
wood, ivory, rawhide
Classification: 
Archaeological Objects
Object Type: 
Harpoon
Accession No: 
84.2142a-c
Previous Number(s): 
84.2142 a-c
Department: 
Anthropology
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