Throwing Stick

50-16-3

From: United States of America | Alaska | Aleutian Islands | Atka Island

Curatorial Section: American

Object Number 50-16-3
Current Location Collections Storage
Culture Aleut
Provenience United States of America | Alaska | Aleutian Islands | Atka Island
Culture Area Arctic Culture Area
Section American
Description

Almost flat, almost rectangular board. Hole to rear of groove for missile (peg missing?). Finger hole toward other end and finger notches nearer end, one on either side but not opposite. On reverse side from missle groove is raised section at base with hollow for thumb (?) next to lower side notch. Stained brown.

Length 53 cm
Width 5.4 cm
Depth 2.4 cm
Credit Line Gift of Mrs. Henry V. Gummere, 1950

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