Harpoon head

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Date created: probably AD 100–1600

Culture/People: probably Thule Tradition (archaeological culture) (attributed)
Previous owner: Major J. A. L. Möller (Jacob A.L. Möller/Monty Möller), Non-Indian, 1883-1957
Donor: Major J. A. L. Möller (Jacob A.L. Möller/Monty Möller), Non-Indian, 1883-1957

Collection History: Collection history unknown; formerly in the collection of Major Jacob A.L. Möller (1883-1957, a collector of Latin American antiquities and a New York City manufacturer and importer); donated to MAI by Major Möller in 1947.
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Place: Point Barrow; Arctic Slope Native Corporation; Alaska; USA

See related items: Thule Tradition (archaeological culture); Hunting/Fishing/Warfare

Data Source: National Museum of the American Indian

Catalog Number: 21/372
Barcode: 210372.000

Object Type: Hunting/Fishing/Warfare

Object Name: Harpoon head
Media/Materials: Animal Bone, slate
Techniques: Carved, ground, incised

Metadata Usage: CC0

GUID: http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/ws6a0cdd44f-b7a7-45e0-a448-75f83812f7d8

Record ID: NMAI_224612