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1992.22.33

Quiver of stiff leather stitched with sinew. Reinforcement at base, fringe at top and carrying strap of softer skin which is tinged blue on one side. A thong is tied around the carrying strap.

1992.22.33

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Collection type
Object
Description
Quiver of stiff leather stitched with sinew. Reinforcement at base, fringe at top and carrying strap of softer skin which is tinged blue on one side. A thong is tied around the carrying strap.
Cultural groups
European
Plains
Person
Maker Newton David Munro Turvey
Field collector Unknown Collector
PRM source Kathleen Turvey
Date / Period
Date made: Before 1992
Date collected
By 1992
Acquisition information
Donated: 28/08/1992
Materials and processes
Material Animal Skin, Material Animal Sinew, Material Pigment, Material Animal Leather Skin, Process Stitched, Process Stained
Dimensions
Depth: max 52 mm, Width: max 440 mm, Length: max 505 mm
Object numbers
Accession number: 1992.22.33
Research and responses

Possibly made by collector. One side of the skin used for the carrying strap is stained with blue dye, c.f. shirt 1992.21.6. In style this piece is very similar to tool-case 1992.21.30.

Search terms: Archery Weapon, Quiver

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