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Avatak (harpoon float)

An avatak is a float used in conjunction with a niksik. The float is attached to the harpoon with a strong rope. The sea animal is harpooned and the attached float allows the hunter to track it.

Related Items: Arctic Char . Arctic Tern . Avatak (harpoon float) . Bearded Seal . Beluga . Blubber Lamp (Qulliq) . Igloo . Jigging Stick . Kavikak . Niksik . Polar Bear . Rifle . Ringed Seal . Ulu . Unaaq (harpoon) . Walrus .

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