Hunting-Spear
Hunting-Spear
Object name: Hunting-Spear
Date: 1700-1900
Dimensions:
1380 mm
Medium: Bone, ivory
Object number: C03292
DescriptionWalrus Spear or Kaatteelik. Shaft of a spear for hunting walrus and whale. Formed of the tusk of a Narwhale pointed to fit into a moveable head. In the middle is a small shoulder of ivory securely lashed as a thumb rest.
All individuals participating in a whale or walrus hunt would typically bring a katteelik and a tiring mechanism such as an attached bladder float. The men would use the katteelik to wound the animal and attach the bladder float, which would add extra weight and drag to its body. This was an effective method of hunting, but also a time-consuming one, and often took hours to accomplish.
Inuit.
All individuals participating in a whale or walrus hunt would typically bring a katteelik and a tiring mechanism such as an attached bladder float. The men would use the katteelik to wound the animal and attach the bladder float, which would add extra weight and drag to its body. This was an effective method of hunting, but also a time-consuming one, and often took hours to accomplish.
Inuit.
Culture: North West Coast