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1943.11.17.5

One of six arrows. For the other associated objects see 1943.11.17 .1 - .8 [ASh [OPS move] 3/10/2017]


1943.11.17.5

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Collection type
Object
Description
One of six arrows. For the other associated objects see 1943.11.17 .1 - .8 [ASh [OPS move] 3/10/2017]
Long description
One of six arrows. Cane plant shaft, which has been partially scraped. The ends have been notched and bound with animal sinew but not fletched. The heads are made from iron and are barbed. For the other associated objects see 1943.11.17 .1 - .8 [ASh [OPS move] 3/10/2017]
Geographical reference
Northern Nigeria
Person
Field collector Herbert Crook
PRM source Herbert Crook
Date / Period
Date made: Before 1943
Date collected
By 1943
Acquisition information
Donated: 1943
Materials and processes
Material Iron Metal, Material Cane Plant, Material Animal Sinew, Process Scraped Carved, Process Cast, Process Bound
Dimensions
Length: max 604 mm, Width: max 11 mm, Depth: max 10 mm
Object numbers
Accession number: 1943.11.17.5

Search terms: Archery Weapon, Arrow