Quiver Item Number: Aa104 a-b from the MOA: University of British Columbia
Description
Quiver made of rolled piece of bark (part a), capped at either end with skin. One cap is fixed in place, and one is removable (part b). A doubled loop of strong rawhide is bound to quiver as handle by means of sinew. The centre of the quiver also bound with sinew.
History Of Use
Carries small arrows shot from miniature ceremonial bow to carry good thoughts or wishes of archer.
Cultural Context
Ceremonial quiver.
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
- 0287/0084 a