Described p. 101 in Brown, James Temple. 1883. The whale fishery and its appliances. Washington: Govt. print. off.: "Harpoon Head And Laniard. Head made of piece of sheet-brass; barbs, elk-bone, ornamented, covered with a coating of spruce gum. Laniard, sinews of the whale neatly laid up, and served with twine to keep out water, which is injurious to the fibers. Sheath, bark. Makah Indians, Cape Flattery, 1883. James G. Swan. The harpoons formerly used by these Indians were made of mussel shells; at present of copper sheathing, brass, or old saw-blades. The serving for the laniards was formerly made exclusively from the fibers of the nettle, which are also used now by the old men; and though the young men, in some instances, use cotton twine, yet they prefer the nettle. A harpoon that has been successfully used acquires additional value."

FROM CARD [for 1155 through 1159]: "WITH TWO MINIATURE BOTTLES..."

From old label glued onto aritfact: "Wedge for spllitting wood; made of "yew"; Makah Indians Cape Flattery WT; Feb 23 1865; J G Swan".

Described p. 105 in Brown, James Temple. 1883. The whale fishery and its appliances. Washington: Govt. print. off.: "Staff For Seal Spear. Slender pole with two prongs, without spears, and finger-rest at rear end. Used for killing seal. Makah Indians, Cape Flattery, 1883. James G. Swan." See also remarks for E72671.

Described p. 104 in Brown, James Temple. 1883. The whale fishery and its appliances. Washington: Govt. print. off.: "Whaling Paddle. Made of yew; the common form adopted by the natives in whaling. The paddle has a long, tapering point to enable the canoe to silently approach a whale, as the blade can be thrust deep in the water and the reverse stroke made with comparatively little splashing or noise. Length, 5 feet. Makah Indians, Cape Flattery, Washington Territory. James G. Swan."