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quiver
Object Type
quiver
Museum number
As1855,1220.38.b
Description
Quiver made of bamboo, matting. It contains poisoned arrows used by the Dyaks.
Production ethnic group
Made by:
Dayak
Production date
19thC (early)
(circa)
Excavator/field collector
Field Collection by:
J Joliffe
Findspot
Found/Acquired:
Borneo
Materials
bamboo
fibre
(?)
Dimensions
Diameter:
11.40 centimetres
Length:
28.80 centimetres
Weight:
191 grammes
Curator's comments
Register says : Quiver made of a section of bamboo bound with matting; it contains poisoned arrows used by Dyaks.
Location
Not on display
Acquisition name
Donated by:
Haslar Hospital
Donated by:
Lords of Admiralty
Acquisition date
1855
Department
Asia
Registration number
As1855,1220.38.b