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TOGGLING HARPOON HEAD [1 record]

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Record 1 2022-08-31

English

Subject field(s)
  • Indigenous Arts and Culture
  • Museums and Heritage (General)
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The toggling harpoon head is an Inuit invention that dates back over a thousand years. While all other harpoon heads have barbs to hold fast in an animal's flesh, the toggling harpoon head is unique in its retention system. Upon entering the body of a seal, walrus, or whale[,] the harpoon head remains as the harpoon shaft detaches and is pulled back to the hunter.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Arts et culture autochtones
  • Muséologie et patrimoine (Généralités)

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