Harpoon Head

35-27-2

From: United States of America | Alaska | Copper River Delta | Alaganik

Curatorial Section: American

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Object Number 35-27-2
Current Location Collections Storage
Culture Eyak
Provenience United States of America | Alaska | Copper River Delta | Alaganik
Culture Area Northwest Coast Culture Area
Date Made 1884 CE
Section American
Materials Iron
Description

Used by Long Jim, a renegade Indian from Taral (interior Copper River) was only iron spear head in use at Alaganik in 1884. 4 barbs on one side, long braided sinew line.

Length 19.5 cm
Width 2.2 cm
Credit Line Yukon Expedition, Frederica de Laguna, 1935

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