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1928.69.17.9

Cane arrow or crossbow bolt with leaf fletching. For associated quiver and arrows see [1928.69.17 .1 - .14] [EH [OPS move] 29/9/2017]

1928.69.17.9

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Collection type
Object
Description
Cane arrow or crossbow bolt with leaf fletching. For associated quiver and arrows see [1928.69.17 .1 - .14] [EH [OPS move] 29/9/2017]
Long description
Arrow or crossbow bolt consisting of cane shaft, smoother on one side, carved at one end to a flat point. At the other end, the cane has been split and a diamond shaped piece of leaf fletching inserted into the split. The end of the shaft has been bound with plant fibre to secure the fletching. [EH [OPS move] 29/9/2017]
Geographical reference
India
Asia > Southern Asia > India
Nagaland
Cultural groups
Lotha Naga
Person
Field collector James Philip Mills
PRM source James Philip Mills
Date / Period
Date made: Before 1919
Date collected
1919
Acquisition information
Loaned: 12/1920 Donated: 1928
Materials and processes
Material Cane Plant, Material Plant Leaf, Material Plant Fibre Yarn, Process Split, Process Fletched, Process Bound, Process Carved
Dimensions
Depth: max 8 mm, Length: max 436 mm, Width: max 34 mm
Object numbers
Accession number: 1928.69.17.9

Search terms: Archery Weapon, Arrow, Bolt Cross Bow

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