The purpose of this blog is to bring insights on the Native Alaskan harpoon. I hope to explain the traditional use and type of scenarios that a hunter is in while using the harpoon.
Sunday, November 7, 2010
Seal hunting on Kulusuk - Greenland 2009
Here is an example of how the harpoon is thrown from a kayak. As lunds were introduced to Natives around Alaska they found the lund more convienient, having a larger payload as well as being faster than traditional kayaks they took advantage of the motor powered vessels.
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