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1908.23.18.5

Bamboo arrow with corner notched metal head. For associated quiver and other arrows see [1908.23.18 .1 - .13] [EH [OPS move] 19/9/2017]

1908.23.18.5

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Collection type
Object
Description
Bamboo arrow with corner notched metal head. For associated quiver and other arrows see [1908.23.18 .1 - .13] [EH [OPS move] 19/9/2017]
Long description
Arrow with bamboo shaft, long tang and long, corner notched metal head. The arrow is bound with sinew at both ends of the shaft, and the notched nock is broken. [EH [OPS move] 19/9/2017]
Geographical reference
Western Africa
Africa > Western Africa
Person
Field collector William Clark
PRM source Mrs William Clark
Date / Period
Date made: Before 1908
Date collected
By 1908
Acquisition information
Donated: 1908
Materials and processes
Material Metal, Material Sinew, Material Bamboo Plant, Process Carved, Process Bound, Process Notched, Process Cast
Dimensions
Width: max 13 mm, Depth: max 8 mm, Length: max 775 mm
Object numbers
Accession number: 1908.23.18.5

Search terms: Archery Weapon, Arrow