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17th - 19th Century
8" L x Dart 6.25" L
Hand Carved from Bone and Ivory of a Harpoon Head Shaft with Leather of Great Age with Remnants of Hide Straps
In Very Good Condition
Ancient Eskimo bone and ivory harpoon heads are iconic artifacts from Arctic indigenous cultures, particularly those of the Inuit in regions like Alaska, Bering Strait, Nunavut, and Chukotka. These tools were essential for hunting marine mammals such as seals, walruses, and whales in the harsh Arctic environment.
Condition:
Very Good
Tribe:
Eskimo - Inuit - Yup'ik
Year Range:
Pre-1850
Region:
Inuit
Dimensions:
8 in6.25 in
Category:
Prehistoric to Historic Northwest Tools and Artifacts
