Harpoon Head

1998.19.3340

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Artifact Identification Harpoon Head   (1998.19.3340)
Classification/
Nomenclature
  1. Science & Technology T&E
  2. :
  3. Armaments
  4. :
  5. Edged Weapons
Artist/Maker None
Geographic Location
Period/Date 1913 - 1915
Culture N/A

Physical Analysis

Dimension 1 (Length) 12.8 cm
Dimension 2 (Width) 3.3 cm
Dimension 3 (Depth) 2.8 cm
Weight 50 g
Measuring Remarks None
Materials Metal, Animal--Bone, Animal--Tendon
Manufacturing Processes Cutting, Carved, Inserting, Stringing
Munsell Color Information N/A

Research Remarks

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

Artifact History

Archaeological Data N/A
Credit Line/Dedication Crocker Land Expedition , Museum of Natural History, UIUC
Reproduction N/A
Reproduction Information N/A

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