Harpoon

Harpoon used for hunting marine mammals such as seal, beluga and walrus. This type of harpoon was in common use until 1965.

Period: 20^th century
Culture: Inuit, Kangiqsujuaq, Nunavik, Quebec
Artisan: Unknown
Material: wood; metal; skin, seal
Dimensions: 138 × 3.7 × 2.5 cm

Musée de la civilisation, photographer: Julien Auger – Icône, 65-560