Arrow
Item number Aa97 from the MOA: University of British Columbia.
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Description
Arrow composed of two attached sections: a reed shaft is shaped at one end to fit a bow string, and is hollowed at other end to hold a black wood section. The reed shaft is bound at hollowed end with fibre, and fibre is wound along the length of the black shaft which is pointed at both ends.
History Of Use
Arrow, when shot, carries good thoughts or wishes of the sender. It may be aimed toward a cloud to bring rain, toward a desired mate, or in the direction of a proposed hunting trip to ensure good hunting.
Cultural Context
Ceremonial arrow.
Item History
- Made in Botswana
- Collected between 1967 and 1975
- Owned by Frank A. Gaudin before September 15, 1975
- Received from Frank A. Gaudin (Seller) and Museum of Anthropology Donations Fund (Funding source) on September 15, 1975
What
- Name
- Arrow
- Identification Number
- Aa97
- Type of Item
- arrow
- Material
- reed grass, wood and fibre
- Manufacturing Technique
- cut, hollowed and bound
- Overall
- height 17.4 cm, diameter 0.3 cm
Where
- Holding Institution
- MOA: University of British Columbia
- Made in
- Botswana
Who
- Culture
- Khoisan ?
- Previous Owner
- Frank A. Gaudin
- Received from
- Frank A. Gaudin (Seller) and Museum of Anthropology Donations Fund (Funding source)
When
- Collection Date
- between 1967 and 1975
- Ownership Date
- before September 15, 1975
- Acquisition Date
- on September 15, 1975
Other
- Condition
- good
- Current Location
- Case 100
- Accession Number
- 0287/0083 c
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