Arrow Item Number: Aa37 from the MOA: University of British Columbia
Description
A slender arrow of four lengths of light and dark wood fitted and bound together with sinew in three places. One end is sharpened to a point, with small insert in opening at end opposite.
History Of Use
Hunting. The foreshaft including the arrowhead is intended to remain within the animal while the main length of the shaft and the carved link fall out as they are valuable.
Cultural Context
Hunting instrument.
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
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
- Botswana
When
- Collection Date
- between 1967 and 1975
- Ownership Date
- before September 15, 1975
- Acquisition Date
- on September 15, 1975
Other
- Condition
- good
- Accession Number
- 0287/0033