Harpoon heads, from the collection of the Prince of Wales Northern Heritage Centre, Government of the NWT, Accession Numbers 982.050.271, 982.050.382, and 982.050.484 (left to right).
These bone and antler harpoon heads were created during the Pre-Dorset / Dorset era between 2290-2390 BP. They were found on Banks Island by archaeologist Charles Arnold at a site designated Borden Number OjRl-3.
Evidence
These bone and antler harpoon heads were created during the Pre-Dorset / Dorset era between 2290-2390 BP. They were found on Banks Island by archaeologist Charles Arnold at a site designated Borden Number OjRl-3.
Perspective
It was important to have spare harpoon heads on hand in case an animal was lost with the harpoon still attached.
Significance
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