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1928.69.631.3

Arrow or crossbow bolt with cane shaft and metal head. For associated quiver and arrows see [1928.69.631 .1 - .4] [EH [OPS move] 25/9/2017]

1928.69.631.3

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Collection type
Object
Description
Arrow or crossbow bolt with cane shaft and metal head. For associated quiver and arrows see [1928.69.631 .1 - .4] [EH [OPS move] 25/9/2017]
Long description
Crossbow bolt with cane shaft and barbed iron head. The end of the shaft is split and coated in resin to secure a square fletching of plant leaf. [EH [OPS move] 25/9/2017]
Geographical reference
India
Asia > Southern Asia > India
Nagaland
Cultural groups
Sangtam Naga
Person
Field collector James Philip Mills
PRM source James Philip Mills
Date / Period
Date made: Before 1924
Date collected
April 1924
Acquisition information
Loaned: 10/1924 Donated: 1928
Materials and processes
Material Iron Metal, Material Cane Plant, Material Plant Leaf, Material Resin Plant, Process Split, Process Fletched, Process Carved
Dimensions
Length: max 364 mm, Depth: max 39 mm, Width: max 48 mm
Object numbers
Accession number: 1928.69.631.3

Search terms: Archery Weapon, Bolt Cross Bow, Arrow