A repurposed Inuit harpoon tip made from the pointed end from a narwhal's tusk, roughly shaped and hewn towards the end, holed for seal sinews to secure this to the wooden shaft of a harpoon.
With a fine glossy patina.
Apparently traded with a mariner early in the 20th century who has then made this into a good and handy fid, with a turned wooden bearer; an excellent tool for the splicing of ropes.
The tusk 19th century, as a fid, early 20th century.
14 inches long
Item Code: 3327
£ 785
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