Harpoon rest carved in the shape of an animal. Base is flat, back slopes upward slightly into a tall slanted neck. Head is small and triangular in shape. No facial features, limbs or additional decoration.

• History Of Use

  Likely once attached to a harpoon as a finger rest.

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• Type of Item tool
• Culture Inuit
• Material antler
• Measurements height 3.8 cm, width 7.4 cm, depth 1.0 cm (overall)

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• Previous Owner John P. Kelsall, John T. Kelsall
• Received from John T. Kelsall

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• Made in Northwest Territories

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• Ownership Date before 1995, before June 28, 2021
• Acquisition Date on June 28, 2021

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• Condition good
• Accession Number 3508/0009