| Object Number | A464 |
| Current Location | Collections Storage |
| Culture | Ainu |
| Provenience | Japan | Hokkaido | Shiraoi |
| Section | Asian |
| Materials | Wood | Metal |
| Description | Kite (キテ). Toggling harpoon with two wooden poles with long cord attached to one pole The other pole is sharpened to a point at one end. This harpoon would have been used to hunt large fish or sea mammals. The hook would turn sideways after entering the body of the prey thus anchoring it inside for easy retireval of the harpoon line. |
| Credit Line | Gift of Dr. Hiram M. Hiller, 1901 |
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