Harpoon
Item number 3508/2 a-b from the MOA: University of British Columbia.
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Description
Harpoon (part a) with a detachable head (part b). Harpoon has a cylindrical steel shaft inserted into a wider wooden handle. Ends of wood are capped with copper(?). Hide cord wrapped around bottom end in a loose spiral, before tightening into a thick band; hide acts as a handgrip. Second hide tie knotted around base of metal shaft. Top of shaft tapers to a point, for head to fit on. Harpoon head consists of an oval-shaped blade, with a sharp point, welded to a triangular holder. Long rope line strung through hole drilled into centre of holder, creating a large loop. Rope is secured together at intervals.
Item History
- Made in Northwest Territories, Canada
- Owned by John P. Kelsall before 1995
- Owned by John T. Kelsall before June 28, 2021
- Received from John T. Kelsall (Donor) on June 28, 2021
What
- Name
- Harpoon
- Identification Number
- 3508/2 a-b
- Type of Item
- harpoon
- Material
- wood, steel metal, rawhide skin, fibre and copper metal ?
- Part A
- height 161.7 cm, diameter 2.0 cm
- Part B
- height 201.2 cm, width 3.1 cm, depth 1.0 cm
Where
- Holding Institution
- MOA: University of British Columbia
- Made in
- Northwest Territories, Canada
Who
- Culture
- Inuit
- Previous Owner
- John P. Kelsall and John T. Kelsall
- Received from
- John T. Kelsall (Donor)
When
- Ownership Date
- before 1995 and before June 28, 2021
- Acquisition Date
- on June 28, 2021
Other
- Condition
- fair
- Accession Number
- 3508/0002 a-b
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