Toggle Head Harpoon

1998.19.2178

Object Image

Basic Information

Artifact Identification Toggle Head Harpoon   (1998.19.2178)
Classification/
Nomenclature
  1. Science & Technology T&E
  2. :
  3. Armaments
  4. :
  5. Edged Weapons
Artist/Maker None
Geographic Location
Period/Date N/A
Culture Native American: Arctic: Inupiaq Inuit

Physical Analysis

Dimension 1 (Length) 49.9 cm
Dimension 2 (Width) 9.0 cm
Dimension 3 (Depth) 2.5 cm
Weight 61 g
Measuring Remarks Width includes carved ivory tip and animal heads.
Materials Animal--Tooth--Ivory, Metal, Plant--Wood, Textile--Cotton, Plant--Fiber, Plant--Cotton
Manufacturing Processes Carved, Forging, Drilling, Wrapping
Munsell Color Information waived

Research Remarks

Published Description N/A
Description N/A
Comparanda N/A
Bibliography N/A

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Artifact History

Archaeological Data N/A
Credit Line/Dedication Museum of Natural History, UIUC
Reproduction Needs Research
Reproduction Information N/A

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