Throwing Stick

33-29-12

From: United States of America | Alaska | Prince William Sound | Cordova

Curatorial Section: American

Object Number 33-29-12
Current Location Collections Storage
Culture Chugach
Provenience United States of America | Alaska | Prince William Sound | Cordova
Culture Area Arctic Culture Area
Section American
Materials Wood
Description

Handle has groove for thumb and 3 fingers. Hole for forefinger. Is grooved to hold dart. Slight projection at end of groove engaged in grooved butt of harpoon. Made by Chief Makaka

Length 32 cm
Width 4 cm
Credit Line Alaskan Expedition, Frederica de Laguna, 1933

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