Arrow Item Number: Aa99 from the MOA: University of British Columbia
Description
Composed of two attached sections: a tan reed shaft is shaped at one end to fit a bow string, and is hollowed at other to hold black wood section. Reed shaft bound with fibre at hollowed end. The black shaft is pointed at both ends, and is also wound with fibre.
History Of Use
Arrow shot from miniature ceremonial bow to carry good thoughts or wishes of 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
- good
- Current Location
- Case 100
- Accession Number
- 0287/0083 e