Harpoon Head Item Number: Na1132 from the MOA: University of British Columbia
Description
Harpoon head with bevelled sides, edges constrict slightly at centre; curves to tip with end slot for blade. Small hole runs through tip at right angle to slot. Rounded triangular hole below centre with channel running below to steeply angled end on one side. Mottled brown to yellow-brown. Lighter and more degraded towards tip.
History Of Use
Toggling harpoons are used to hunt large sea mammals because they penetrate beneath the hide and the blubber.
Cultural Context
sea mammal hunting
Item History
- Made in Alaska, USA
- Owned by Marianne Koerner and Walter C. Koerner before January 8, 1981
- Received from Marianne Koerner (Donor) and Walter C. Koerner (Donor) on January 8, 1981
What
- Name
- Harpoon Head
- Identification Number
- Na1132
- Type of Item
- harpoon head
- Material
- walrus tusk
- Manufacturing Technique
- carved and drilled
- Overall
- height 9.0 cm, width 2.0 cm, depth 1.8 cm
Who
- Culture
- Inuit
- Previous Owner
- Marianne Koerner and Walter C. Koerner
- Received from
- Marianne Koerner (Donor) and Walter C. Koerner (Donor)
Where
- Holding Institution
- MOA: University of British Columbia
- Made in
- Alaska, USA
When
- Ownership Date
- before January 8, 1981
- Acquisition Date
- on January 8, 1981
Other
- Condition
- fair
- Current Location
- Case 47
- Accession Number
- 0697/0053