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SKU: 170713-121AB

Eskimo Ivory Harpoon Head 2 Piece Set

$315.00

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17th -19th Century

.75" H x 5.625" L x .5" W X 2

Hand Carved from Ivory of a Two Piece Harpoon Head

In Good Condition

From a private collection of George W. Patterson, of Tulsa, Ok

Eskimo (Inuit/Yupik/Inupiat) ivory harpoon heads are classic Arctic hunting tools, primarily carved from walrus ivory (sometimes bone or antler). They were essential for hunting marine mammals such as seals, walrus, and whales.

Missionary to the Makah and who lived at Neah Bay from 1964-1982. He had also spent a brief period of time on the Navajo reservation during this period

Eskimo ivory spear heads (often referred to as spear points, harpoon heads, or toggle heads) are traditional hunting tools crafted by Indigenous Arctic peoples, including the Inuit, Yupik. These are primarily made from walrus ivory (from tusks), sometimes combined with bone, stone, metal, or other materials. They were essential for hunting marine mammals (seals, walrus), fish, and birds in the harsh Arctic environment.

Condition: Good

Tribe: Eskimo - Inuit - Yup'ik

Year Range: Pre-1850

Region: Inuit

Dimensions: 0.75 in5.63 in0.5 in

Category: Ivory, Antler & Bone Figures and Carvings

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