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1923.85.206.1

Cylindrical bamboo quiver with cane basketry lid. For associated arrows and stick see [1923.85.206 .2 - .11] [EH [OPS move] 22/9/2017]

1923.85.206.1

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Collection type
Object
Description
Cylindrical bamboo quiver with cane basketry lid. For associated arrows and stick see [1923.85.206 .2 - .11] [EH [OPS move] 22/9/2017]
Long description
Cylindrical bamboo quiver with lid of woven cane basketry. The rim of the quiver is bound with plaited cane, with a cane loop. A cord of plaited cane is threaded through this loop and through a loop on the lid and perforations in the base of the quiver which connects the lid and the base together. [EH [OPS move] 22/9/2017]
Geographical reference
India
Asia > Southern Asia > India
Nagaland
Cultural groups
Sangtam Naga
Person
Field collector John Henry Hutton
PRM source John Henry Hutton
Date / Period
Date made: Before 1924
Date collected
By 1924
Acquisition information
Donated: 1924
Materials and processes
Material Bamboo Plant, Material Cane Plant, Process Plaited, Process Basketry, Process Carved
Dimensions
Depth: max 100 mm, Width: max 106 mm, Length: max 435 mm
Object numbers
Accession number: 1923.85.206.1

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