Kakivak fish spear

This bone fragment is associated with the Thule / Historic Inuit culture. It was found at the Tungatsivvik site at Peterhead Inlet in Frobisher Bay by archaeologist Doug Stenton at a site designated Borden Number KkDo-3.

Evidence
Kakivak were used to spear fish at weirs or along the shore when fish were running in rivers or into spawning grounds.

Perspective
Inuit became very accurate with the spears. Thrusting spears required a great deal of balance and excellent hand/eye coordination.

Significance
This belonged to a fish spear or kakivak.