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1940.7.73.9

Arrow shaft, made from reed. For the associated objects see 1940.7.73 .1 - .13 [ASh [OPS move] 13/10/2017]


1940.7.73.9

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Collection type
Object
Description
Arrow shaft, made from reed. For the associated objects see 1940.7.73 .1 - .13 [ASh [OPS move] 13/10/2017]
Long description
Arrow shaft, made from reed with animal sinew bindings at one end. No arrowhead present. Fletched with dark coloured bird feathers at the opposing end. For the associated objects see 1940.7.73 .1 - .13 [ASh [OPS move] 13/10/2017]
Geographical reference
Southern Angola c. 30km from Mupa
Cultural groups
Khoe-San
Person
Field collector Antoinette Powell-Cotton
Field collector Diana Powell-Cotton
PRM source Antoinette Powell-Cotton
Date / Period
Date made: Before 1936
Date collected
1936 - 1937
Acquisition information
Donated: 1940
Materials and processes
Material Reed Plant, Material Animal Sinew, Process Carved, Process Bound
Dimensions
Length: max 374 mm, Depth: max 8 mm, Width: max 16 mm
Object numbers
Accession number: 1940.7.73.9 Other numbers: 37.2080

Search terms: Archery Weapon, Arrow Shaft