Harpoon Head Item Number: 1155/2 b from the MOA: University of British Columbia
Description
A plain antler harpoon head bound together with braided skin to a long curved wood piece, possibly that of rawhide, with string tied around near the looped end.
History Of Use
Harpoon point set for seals, sea otters, and sea lions.
Item History
- Made in British Columbia, Canada
- Owned by Northwest Trader before October 14, 1986
- Received from Museum of Anthropology Shop Volunteers (Funding source) and Northwest Trader (Seller) on October 14, 1986
What
- Name
- Harpoon Head
- Identification Number
- 1155/2 b
- Type of Item
- harpoon head
- Material
- antler, skin and fibre
- Overall
- height 8.5 cm, width 54.0 cm, depth 25.0 cm
Who
- Culture
- Nuu-chah-nulth
- Previous Owner
- Northwest Trader
- Received from
- Museum of Anthropology Shop Volunteers (Funding source) and Northwest Trader (Seller)
Where
- Holding Institution
- MOA: University of British Columbia
- Made in
- British Columbia, Canada
When
- Ownership Date
- before October 14, 1986
- Acquisition Date
- on October 14, 1986
Other
- Condition
- fair
- Current Location
- Case 9
- Accession Number
- 1155/0002 b