Contact with First Nations

WeaponsWeapons

Both Inuit and First Nation cultures relied on a variety of different weapons designed for specific purposes. For example an ancient technology, common to both groups, was the bow and arrow which was used for hunting and warfare.


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Inuit bone harpoon head

Inuit bone harpoon head
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Inuit spear and arrows

Inuit spear and arrows
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Inuit harpoon head and hide rope

Inuit harpoon head and hide rope
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Inuit harpoon heads

Inuit harpoon heads
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Inuit bone harpoon head

Inuit bone harpoon head
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Inuit projectile point

Inuit projectile point
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Inuit stone knife

Inuit stone knife
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Inuit harpoon head

Inuit harpoon head
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Bone lance head

Bone lance head
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Flaked spear and arrow heads

Flaked spear and arrow heads
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Bone and antler harpoon heads

Bone and antler harpoon heads
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Bone bola

Bone bola
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Harpoon head

Harpoon head
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Ivory spearhead

Ivory spearhead
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Harpoon head, sheath, line

Harpoon head, sheath, line
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Copper blade knife

Copper blade knife
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Bevelled knife

Bevelled knife
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Harpoon head cover

Harpoon head cover
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Bone harpoon tip

Bone harpoon tip
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Barbed Lance

Barbed Lance
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Barbed Ivory Spearheads

Barbed Ivory Spearheads
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