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1884.17.5

Cylindrical wooden quiver of narrow bore. [SB [OPS move] 3/10/2017]

1884.17.5

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Collection type
Object
Description
Cylindrical wooden quiver of narrow bore. [SB [OPS move] 3/10/2017]
Long description
Cylindrical wooden quiver of narrow bore, covered with leather with raised bands and basal plate, with open work leather revealing the white-haired skin beneath. The leather strap is broken. [SB [OPS move] 3/10/2017]
Cultural groups
Mandinka
Date / Period
Date made: Before 1862
Date collected
By 1862
Acquisition information
Donated: 1884
Materials and processes
Material Wood Plant, Material Animal Leather Skin, Material Animal Skin, Process Carved
Dimensions
Length: max 561 mm, Diameter: max 101 mm
Object numbers
Accession number: 1884.17.5 PR Cat other PR nos: 322

Search terms: Archery Weapon, Transport and Travel, Quiver

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