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Harpoon head

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Black and white photo of a harpoon head by artist. Harpoon head with a pointed tip on the left and a curved barb on either side. Two small holes are visible on the top near the tip. The head is made of metal, with a darker color on the edges and a lighter color on the surface. The background is light gray.

Artwork details

Medium:
Nephrite
Culture:
North America (Alaska, Cape Prince of Wales)
Dimensions:
596 × 155 px
Museum record:
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