Model Harpoon Point Item Number: A2.202 from the MOA: University of British Columbia
Description
Miniature harpoon point carved from tusk.
History Of Use
Head for a toggling harpoon, probably for kayak harpoon.
Narrative
Collected by Glyndwr Abraham while working as an R.C.M.P. officer between July 1929 and July 1959.
Item History
- Made in Nunavut, Canada
- Collected during 1936
- Owned by Glyndwr Abraham before October 26, 1971
- Received from Glyndwr Abraham (Donor) on October 26, 1971
What
- Name
- Model Harpoon Point
- Identification Number
- A2.202
- Type of Item
- point
- Material
- walrus tusk
- Manufacturing Technique
- carved and drilled
- Overall
- height 5.0 cm, width 1.3 cm, depth 1.0 cm
Who
- Culture
- Inuit: Inuinnait
- Previous Owner
- Glyndwr Abraham
- Received from
- Glyndwr Abraham (Donor)
Where
- Holding Institution
- MOA: University of British Columbia
- Made in
- Nunavut, Canada
When
- Collection Date
- during 1936
- Ownership Date
- before October 26, 1971
- Acquisition Date
- on October 26, 1971
Other
- Condition
- good
- Accession Number
- 0181/0078