hand harpoon
Object numberP800
Titlehand harpoon
DescriptionHand harpoon; single swivelling barb with socket for fitting the shaft (the latter is missing). The head of the iron was kept in a closed position by a metal plate which was pushed back when the harpoon entered the whale's body.
Object nameharpoon
Object category4.151
Materialiron, copper, hemp
Dimensions
- length: 78.4 cm
width: 5.8 cm