A Northwest Coast Whaling Harpoon from the Nootka or Makah Tribe. Slate blade,sinew core, cord wrapping, bone barbs, pitch on head. Circa 19th Century.
Ex. Steven Shearer, Shearer Splendor,Torrance, CA.
Length: 50.5 in. / 128.27 cm. // Spear Tip: 5.75 in. x 1 in. / 14.6 cm. x 2 cm.