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1965.5.43.1B

Quiver. For the two associated arrows see [1965.5.43 .2 - .3 B] [BS [OPS move] 2/10/2017]

1965.5.43.1B

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Collection type
Object
Description
Quiver. For the two associated arrows see [1965.5.43 .2 - .3 B] [BS [OPS move] 2/10/2017]
Long description
Quiver. Cylindrical with half the length slightly narrower. Made from cow hide with black and white hair which is stitched together down one side. There are some seed heads attached to a leather thong. For the two associated arrows see [1965.5.43 .2 - .3 B] [BS [OPS move] 2/10/2017]
Geographical reference
Ghana
Africa > Western Africa > Ghana
Northern Ghana
Cultural groups
Bimoba
Person
Field collector Anna Craven
PRM source Anna Craven
Date / Period
Date made: Before 1965
Date collected
By 1965
Acquisition information
Purchased: 1965
Materials and processes
Material Plant Seed, Material Cattle Skin Animal, Process Stitched
Dimensions
Depth: max 42 mm, Width: max 35 mm, Length: max 425 mm
Object numbers
Accession number: 1965.5.43.1B

Search terms: Archery Weapon, Hunting, Quiver, Arrow, Hunting accessory

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