Tierra del Fuego Bone Harpoon

Date: 19th cent.
Dimensions: L: 12 3/4”,W: 1 1/2”
Description: A rare bone (probably whalebone) fishing harpoon, Yahgan or Alakaluf people, Patagonia or Tierra del Fuego, 19th cent. These large harpoons were used for taking large marine animals such as Sea Lions.