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Object Number
22-2-50/B3631
Display Title
Strophantus for poisoning tips of arrows, tied as natives tie it for +
Descriptions
Object Description
Strophantus for poisoning tips of arrows, tied as natives tie it for carrying in bark quiver.
Inventory Description
Tool, carved wooden stick, flat, with dried leaf tied to one end with fiber
Classification
- Raw Material
- Tools
Department
Ethnographic
Culture
- Basa?
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
Africa
/
Cameroon
Materials
Wood, Vegetable fiber
Dimensions
Overall: 21 x 1.2 x 0.2 cm (8 1/4 x 1/2 x 1/16 in.)
Quantity
1
Label on object
22-2-50/B3631
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