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- Museum number
- Oc1967,01.6
- Description
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Arrow, the head is made from a small diameter bamboo and a length of palm wood projects from the reed shaft into the concavity of the head.
- Dimensions
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Length: 49.80 inches
- Curator's comments
- Register 1966
Another [of Oc1967,01.5]: head made from a small diameter bamboo; a length of palm wood projects from the reed shaft into the concavity of the head.
1-6 FIKIMBARA village. SIANE, E. Highlands District, Territory of New Guinea.
Bow and arrows used for hunting. Donor believes that similar arrows were used until recently in war.
All collected 1966-7. See correspondence.
- Location
- Not on display
- Acquisition date
- 1967
- Acquisition notes
- Register 1967: Given by Brother Alfred, S.S.F, The Friary, Jegarata.
- Department
- Africa, Oceania and the Americas
- Registration number
- Oc1967,01.6
