Arrow Item Number: Aa98 from the MOA: University of British Columbia
Description
Arrow is composed of two sections. Tan reed shaft is shaped at one end to fit the bow string, hollowed at the other end to hold 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. The reed shaft is broken near the join of the two pieces.
History Of Use
Shot from a miniature bow, intending to carry the good thoughts or wishes of the archer.
Cultural Context
Ceremonial arrow.
Item History
- Made in Okavango Swamps, 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
Who
- Culture
- Khoisan ?
- Previous Owner
- Frank A. Gaudin
- Received from
- Frank A. Gaudin (Seller) and Museum of Anthropology Donations Fund (Funding source)
Where
- Holding Institution
- MOA: University of British Columbia
- Made in
- Okavango Swamps, Botswana
When
- Collection Date
- between 1967 and 1975
- Ownership Date
- before September 15, 1975
- Acquisition Date
- on September 15, 1975
Other
- Condition
- fair
- Accession Number
- 0287/0083 d