Arrow
89-17-63H
From: Papua New Guinea | Western Province, Papua New Guinea
Curatorial Section: Oceanian
Object Number | 89-17-63H |
Current Location | Collections Storage |
Culture | Yonggom/Muyu |
Provenience | Papua New Guinea | Western Province, Papua New Guinea |
Section | Oceanian |
Materials | Sago Palm Midrib | Metal | Plant Fiber |
Description | Set of arrows (ana) for boy's bow 89-17-62. Used for huting lizards and frogs, which are eaten. made by Buka Nandun, Dimin clan, Dome village. Purchased from maker 7/20/88. Made for collection. Arrow of sago palm midrib tipped with snake vertebrae (for weight only). |
Credit Line | Purchased from Stuart A. Kirsch, 1989 |
Other Number | 150 H - Other Number |
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