CACHALOT HUNTING, late 19th century Five wrought-iron picks with sockets: - two scoops for cutting sperm whale fat. Length: 60.5 - 36.7 cm. - distorted harpoon, to be rectified. Length: 72.5 cm. - arrow harpoon with two barbules. Length: 69 cm. - harpoon with one barb. Length: 56.5 cm. = used condition; oxidation. ATTACHED: Red company flag indicating that the sperm whale has just been killed by a company ship. Rough-hewn wooden planting pole. Pole height: 162.5 cm - Flag: 60 x 78 cm.