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Unaaq (harpoon)

An unaaq is a harpoon used for hunting large sea mammals. Hunters must be careful not to catch their fingers in the long rope attached to the harpoon. An unaaq is used with an avatak (float) and a niksik (fish hook).

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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