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18th C. Inuit Copper Tools, Spear Head & Awl (2 pcs)

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18th C. Inuit Copper Tools, Spear Head & Awl (2 pcs)

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Native American, Pacific Northwest, Inuit, ca. 18th to 19th century CE. A fine pair of hammered copper objects: a harpoon or spear blade and a slender knife or awl like tool. Spear heads like this were attached to lengthy wooden poles via the tang as seen here and used as harpoons when hunting whales or walruses. Awls were used for punching holes through hides for sewing with thick sinew cords. Size of awl: 6.65" L x 0.25" W (16.9 cm x 0.6 cm)

Provenance: private southwestern Pennsylvania collection, USA; ex-McLeod collection before 2000

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Condition

Both are intact with minor surface abrasions and nicks. Russet patina on the knife and dark toning on copper spear blade.

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18th C. Inuit Copper Tools, Spear Head & Awl (2 pcs)

Name: 18th C. Inuit Copper Tools, Spear Head & Awl (2 pcs)
SKU: 125967603
Price: 250 USD
Availability: InStock

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