Harpoon Point Valve, Bone Item Number: 1989-57/16-59 from the The Burke: University of Washington

Description

A thick point, split so relatively flat on one side with a grooved canal along half of shaft. Likely a broken arrow or harpoon valve. "Broken bone arrow collar" in Bergen's notes.

Geographical Search Terms

Clallam County North America Northwest Coast Olympic Peninsula Pacific Northwest Washington State Western United States Western Washington

Credit Line

Gift of Dr. Harold G. Bergen

Item History

What

Name
Harpoon Point Valve, Bone
Identification Number
1989-57/16-59
Type of Item
bone harpoon point valve
Material
bone
Overall
length 3.556 cm, width 1.097 cm, height 0.0 cm, diameter 0.0 cm, circumference 0.0 cm, weight 1.2 g

Who

Field Collector
Harold G. Bergen

Where

Holding Institution
The Burke: University of Washington

When

Collection Date
on May 1, 1958

Other

Accession Number
1989-57
Collection
Burke Museum Archaeology Collection
Object Count
1
Object Category
Bone/Antler/Ivory
Object Sub Category
Bone, Modified