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1923.85.551.2

Crossbow bolt with metal head. For the associated bamboo quiver see 1923.85.551 .1. For the associated bolts/arrows and ?stones see 1923.85.551 .3 - .11. [AF [OPS move] 25/9/2017]

1923.85.551.2

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Collection type
Object
Description
Crossbow bolt with metal head. For the associated bamboo quiver see 1923.85.551 .1. For the associated bolts/arrows and ?stones see 1923.85.551 .3 - .11. [AF [OPS move] 25/9/2017]
Long description
Crossbow bolt with metal head. For the associated bamboo quiver see 1923.85.551 .1. For the associated bolts/arrows and stones see 1923.85.551 .3 - .11. The shaft is formed from a piece of cane that has been split at one end, into which sits a diamond-shaped piece of ?bark, secured at the end by a binding of plant fibre. It has a double-barbed, metal arrowhead, with one broken barb. [AF [OPS move] 25/9/2017]
Geographical reference
India
Asia > Southern Asia > India
Nagaland Chimi
Cultural groups
Khiamniungan Naga
Person
Field collector John Henry Hutton
PRM source John Henry Hutton
Date / Period
Date made: Before 1929
Date collected
By 1929
Acquisition information
Donated: 1929
Materials and processes
Material Cane Plant, Material Metal, Material Plant Fibre, Material Bark Wood Plant, Process Carved, Process Split, Process Bound, Process Forged (Metal)
Dimensions
Depth: max 32 mm, Width: max 42 mm, Length: max 367 mm
Object numbers
Accession number: 1923.85.551.2

Search terms: Archery Weapon, Religion, Hunting, Basketry, Quiver, Lid, Bolt Cross Bow, Amulet, Hunting accessory, Arrow