Harpoon Head Item Number: 1155/2 a from the MOA: University of British Columbia
Description
Harpoon head carved out of antler, with animal heads (possibly lightning serpents) on the two angled and flared ends opposite the point. It is bound together with braided skin to a long curved piece, with string coiled around the middle, and coiled around near the looped end.
History Of Use
Harpoon point set for seals, sea otters, and sea lions.
Iconographic Meaning
Lightning snakes represent the harpoon of the Thunderbird.
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 a
- Type of Item
- harpoon head
- Material
- antler, skin and fibre
- Overall
- height 6.8 cm, width 45.0 cm, depth 34.0 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 a