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Object #     1589
Object name     Harpoon Point
Culture of Origin     Kwakwaka'wakw, Attributed
Materials     Iron, Copper Ore
Techniques     Forged, Pegged
Dimensions     H: 2.1 cm, L: 14.4 cm, W: 2.8 cm
Exhibit Label    

This harpoon point was used for hunting seals from a canoe. It was collected on Vancouver Island.

Source     Mr. George T. Emmons
Location     Vancouver Island, B.C.
Credit     Purchased with funds donated by Thomas Burke


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