kakivak (Fish Spear)
Physical description
Model fish spear made of antler, consisting of the head and shaft (spear originally one piece, has broken in half). Head (part a) is trident-shaped, with two antler prongs on either side of the shaft tip. All are riveted together. Curved screws inserted into ends of prongs, facing inward, forming hooks. Pointed barb screwed into top of shaft tip. Long shaft (part b) fits into bottom of spear head, between ends of antler prongs. Hole drilled through bottom edge with a white cotton tie looped through, for attachment or hanging purposes.
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Materials
Date Acquired
28 Jun 2021
How Acquired
Donated
Credit Line
Gift of the family of Dr. John P. KelsallMore...
Measurements
Part a: 16.1 cm x 7.8 cm x 1.5 cm
part b: 43.5 cm x .9 cm x 1.6 cm
Object Number
3508/3 a-b