This glossary is designed to explain Decorative Arts terms.
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Harpoon
This was used by hunters to hunt polar bears, walrus, etc. the spear head is attached to sinew so it can be thrown with the hunters still holding onto it. The spear head can turn inside the animal so it cannot get away.
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