bow and arrow set

human history

Bow and eight arrows; bow is wooden with cane bow string. It is notched at the proximal end. Red, black and white painted bands decorate each end. Arrows are each unique. All are barbed and have painted red and white bands along the point. The forshafts are each bound with cane. Along the arrow shafts are burnt zigzag designs, bands and vertical lines. "This bow and arrow set was probably bought locally at Vayapura from a local tribe."

Nama tāpiringa: 2016.85.34 Whakahounga o Mua: 6 Jul 2018
Wāhi
Papua New Guinea
Accession Number

2016.85.34

Rā Tāpiringa

11 Nov 2016

Tohu Tuakiri Kē

56771.34 (ethnology)

Wāhanga

Pacific

Uiuitia Tirohanga API
8 Mātātuhi
Bow and arrows; Papua New Guinea; 2016.85.26; 56771.34
Bow and arrows; Papua New Guinea; 2016.85.26; 56771.34 Cultural Permissions Apply
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