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Quiver of horn (hide closing & leather thong) with 3 iron arrows in it
Quiver of horn (hide closing & leather thong) with 3 iron arrows in it
Object Number 58-43-50/10256
Display Title Quiver of horn (hide closing & leather thong) with 3 iron arrows in it
Descriptions
Inventory Description Horn quiver, fur-covered hide cover, 3 metal darts inside, with wood/fiber tips.
Classification
  • Quiver
Department Ethnographic
Culture
  • San
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
Africa / Namibia
Africa / Botswana
Additional Geographic Terms Africa, Southwest: Gautsche Pan, vicinity of; Kai Kai, ca. 20 mi W of
Materials Horn, Hide, Metal, Wood, Fiber
Dimensions Overall: 26.6 x 5.4 x 5 cm (10 1/2 x 2 1/8 x 1 15/16 in.)
Quantity 4
Label on object 58-43-50/10256
Provenance
Expedition Peabody Museum Southwest Africa Expedition (Spring & Summer 1958)

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