Harpoon head in the form of a bear
Harpoon head in the form of a bear

Currently not on view

Harpoon head in the form of a bear,

1800–present

probably Yup'ik
Historic
1997-290

Information

Title
Harpoon head in the form of a bear
Dates

1800–present

Medium
Walrus ivory
Dimensions
h. 3.5 cm., w. 22.8 cm., diam. 2.7 cm. (1 3/8 x 9 x 1 1/16 in.)
Credit Line
The Lloyd E. Cotsen, Class of 1950, Eskimo Bone and Ivory Carving Collection
Object Number
1997-290
Place Excavated

North America, United States, Western Alaska

Culture
Yupik, Native American
Period
Alaskan Native styles
Type
ivories, harpoons
Materials
ivory
Subject
bears, industrial landscapes, hunting, industrial complexes

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