Collection: Fry

Item Number: Fry0183

Category: Dart - Bird Dart

Region: Arctic

Tribe: Eskimo

Period: 1875-1900

Materials: Wood and walrus ivory

Description: These three Eskimo bird darts from Northwest Alaska were made to be thrown at molting birds with the use of an atlatl. The three walrus ivory prongs midway down the shaft of the darts were designed to catch the feathers of birds and bring them to the water.

Dimensions: Length 34 inches to 44 inches

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