Arrow Point Item Number: Aa120 from the MOA: University of British Columbia
Description
Metal rod flattened at one end to form a double barbed point. Edges are sharpened and the tip is rounded.
History Of Use
Arrowhead attached to composite shaft for hunting. Head intended to remain in animal while the more valuable shaft falls out for safe retrieval.
Cultural Context
hunting
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
- Item Classes
- metalwork
- Condition
- good
- Accession Number
- 0287/0095