Harpoon-Head Item Number: [1891.49.86 .1] [1891.49.86 .2] from the Pitt Rivers Museum

Description

Harpoon head and sheath.

Primary Documentation

Accession book entry: 'From Rev. Ch. Harrison, 80 Halton Rd, Canonbury Sq. N. Collection of Haida objects collected by him.... - Iron harpoon-head & sheath. £45. [Purchase price includes 1891.49.1-110]

No additional information on catalogue cards. [JC 4 9 1996]

Research Notes

This object was not located and therefore not included in the research session with Haida delegates in September 2009. [CAK 28/05/2010]

Item History

What

Name
Harpoon-Head
Identification Number
[1891.49.86 .1] [1891.49.86 .2]
Type of Item
harpoon-head
Material
iron metal

Who

Culture
Haida
Field Collector
Charles Harrison
Received from
Charles Harrison

Where

Holding Institution
Pitt Rivers Museum
Made in
British Columbia Haida Gwaii NW Coast, Canada

When

Acquisition Date
on March 2, 1891

Other

Keyword
Harpoon-Head; Sheath; Fishing Accessory; Hunting accessory
Class
Weapon; Fishing; Hunting