Arrow Item Number: Na1020 from the MOA: University of British Columbia
Description
Wood shaft with one end cut on angle where arrowhead was once inserted and lashed on with sinew. Notched nock end has two feathers, one on either side, bound top and bottom with sinew.
History Of Use
Arrow shafts usually feathered. With introduction of rifle, bow and arrow became obsolete.
Cultural Context
hunting
Item History
- Made in Nunavut, Canada before 1940
- Collected before 1940
- Owned by Joy Eastman before January 16, 1985
- Received from Joy Eastman (Donor) on January 16, 1985
What
Who
- Culture
- Inuit
- Previous Owner
- Joy Eastman
- Received from
- Joy Eastman (Donor)
Where
- Holding Institution
- MOA: University of British Columbia
- Made in
- Nunavut, Canada
When
- Creation Date
- before 1940
- Collection Date
- before 1940
- Ownership Date
- before January 16, 1985
- Acquisition Date
- on January 16, 1985
Other
- Condition
- poor
- Accession Number
- 1021/0007