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Bamboo arrow. proximal end is feathered. bone point at distal end fastened with
Bamboo arrow. proximal end is feathered. bone point at distal end fastened with
Object Number 973-52-30/8885
Display Title Bamboo arrow. proximal end is feathered. bone point at distal end fastened with
Descriptions
Object Description Bamboo arrow. proximal end is feathered. bone point at distal end fastened with tightly wound fiber wrap, which is then criss-crossed below tip binding. monkey bone tip. 76" l.
Inventory Description Spear, bone point, crooked wood wrapped with fiber, reed shaft, feather end
Classification
  • Spear
Department Ethnographic
Culture
  • Yanamamo?
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
South America / Venezuela
Additional Geographic Terms Tropical Forest Region, Northwest Marginal area of the
Materials Reed, Wood, Bone, Fiber, Feather, Cotton
Dimensions Overall: 212.5 x 7.1 x 1.2 cm (83 11/16 x 2 13/16 x 1/2 in.)
Quantity 1
Label on object 973-52-30/8885

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