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1922.23.10

Arrow. With a straight pointed head, it is fixed into the cane shaft with ?sinew. The end is notched and blackened. [AB [OPS move] 4/10/2017]

1922.23.10

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Collection type
Object
Description
Arrow. With a straight pointed head, it is fixed into the cane shaft with ?sinew. The end is notched and blackened. [AB [OPS move] 4/10/2017]
Long description
Arrow. With a straight pointed head, it is fixed into the cane shaft with ?sinew. The end is notched and blackened. For the associated quiver see 1922.23.8 & for the arrow 1922.23.9 [AB [OPS move] 4/10/2017]
Geographical reference
Nigeria
Africa > Western Africa > Nigeria
Northern Nigeria
Cultural groups
Jukun
Person
Field collector Charles Kingsley Meek
PRM source Charles Kingsley Meek
Date / Period
Date made: Before 1922
Date collected
By 1922
Acquisition information
Donated: 1922
Materials and processes
Material Metal, Material Cane Plant, Material Sinew, Process Forged (Metal), Process Bound, Process Notched
Dimensions
Length: max 620 mm, Diameter: max 7 mm
Object numbers
Accession number: 1922.23.10

Search terms: Archery Weapon, Arrow

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