Harpoon head

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Harpoon head by Unknown. The object is a light-colored, elongated, pointed piece with a series of protrusions along its length. The top has a rounded point and a shape resembling a barb or hook. The body of the object features several similar barbs or hooks, spaced apart, giving it a jagged appearance. The bottom tapers to a sharp point. There are several lines of black writing on the surface. The background is a solid gray color.