Quiver

38649

From: Arizona | Walpi | Third Mesa

Curatorial Section: American

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Object Number 38649
Current Location Collections Storage
Culture Hopi
Provenience Arizona | Walpi | Third Mesa
Culture Area Southwest Culture Area
Section American
Materials Deerskin (uncertain) | Stroud Cloth | Wood
Description

Quiver and bow case made from animal skin and joined with leather straps. The bowcase has the fur side turned inward and much of the fur is still present. The upper and lower ends of the bow case both have thick fringe. The quiver has the fur side turned outward and much of the fur is still present. A reinforcing stick runs down the back of the quiver inserted through leather straps and underneath a layer of red wool flannel. The bottom of the quiver has a thick panel of reinforcing hide. A long band of hide with fringe at one end is attached to the bow case.

Length 115 cm
Width 29 cm
Credit Line Wanamaker Expedition to the Southwest, R. Stewart Culin, 1901
Other Number OS - Other Number

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