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1930.40.10

Dart of peacock feathers sewn together around a central wooden shaft. Dart tip is of iron. [LKG 15/12/2008]

1930.40.10

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Collection type
Object
Description
Dart of peacock feathers sewn together around a central wooden shaft. Dart tip is of iron. [LKG 15/12/2008]
Long description
Dart of peacock feathers sewn together around a central wooden shaft. Dart tip is of iron fixed using resin type glue. A braided loop runs through a perforation at the end of the wooden shaft. [LKG 15/12/2008]
Geographical reference
India
Asia > Southern Asia > India
Manipur Imphal
Person
Field collector John Comyn Higgins
PRM source John Comyn Higgins
Date / Period
Date made: Before 1930
Date collected
By 1930
Acquisition information
Donated: 1930
Materials and processes
Material Peacock Feather Bird, Material Iron Metal, Material Resin Plant, Material Wood Plant, Material String, Process Forged (Metal), Process Tied, Process Carved, Process Braided, Process Stitched, Process Glued
Dimensions
Length: max 850 mm
Object numbers
Accession number: 1930.40.10

Search terms: Archery Weapon, Ritual and Ceremonial, Arrow

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