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Harpoon head part/fragment

Object Details

Collection History
Excavated in 1923 by Carroll G. Alton Means (Carroll G. Alton, 1903-1981) during fieldwork sponsored by MAI.
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Data Source
National Museum of the American Indian
Culture/People
possibly Woodland Tradition (archaeological culture) (attributed)
Excavator
Carroll G. Alton Means (Carroll G. Alton), Non-Indian, 1903-1981
Date created
1000 BC–AD 1600 AD (Early to Late Woodland period)
Object Name
Harpoon head part/fragment
Media/Materials
Animal bone
Techniques
Carved
Object Type
Hunting/Fishing/Warfare
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