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1935.25.4.6

Arrow. With a metal head with four barbs and an extending tang. It is bound to the cane shaft with sinew. The end is notched. [AB [OPS move] 5/10/2017]


1935.25.4.6

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Collection type
Object
Description
Arrow. With a metal head with four barbs and an extending tang. It is bound to the cane shaft with sinew. The end is notched. [AB [OPS move] 5/10/2017]
Long description
Arrow. With a metal head with four barbs and an extending tang. It is bound to the cane shaft with sinew. The end is notched. For the quiver see 1935.25.4 .1 and 1935.25.4 .2 - .11 [AB [OPS move] 5/10/2017]
Geographical reference
Zungeru
Cultural groups
Nupe
Person
Field collector W.T. Sanders
PRM source W.T. Sanders
Date / Period
Date made: Before 1935
Date collected
By 1935
Acquisition information
Donated: 1935
Materials and processes
Material Iron Metal, Material Cane Plant, Material Sinew, Material Poison, Process Carved, Process Bound, Process Notched, Process Forged (Metal)
Dimensions
Depth: max 7 mm, Width: max 10 mm, Length: max 637 mm
Object numbers
Accession number: 1935.25.4.6

Search terms: Archery Weapon, Arrow