rāti

human history

Other Name
harpoon head (English)
Description
harpoon head. Three sets of opposing barbs with 1 barb at the lower end missing. Incorporates what was previously numbered .1 and .6, plus 2 other uncatalogued fragments. Width at barb 15 mm, thickness 9 mm In four pieces, butt missing.
Place
New Zealand
Accession Number
1933.379
Other Id
19587.1 (ethnology)
Department
Archaeology

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Cultural Origin
Maori
Collection
Hovell
Primary Maker
unknown (Maker)
Place
New Zealand
Media
bone
Measurement Reading
128mm
Classification
Harpoon
Edged Weapons
Armaments
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Last Update
20 Jul 2023

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