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Object Number 994-29-70/5750
Display Title Quiver with blow-gun darts
Descriptions
Object Description Bamboo quiver tied around with three different pieces of twisted vegetable cordage; the thinnest piece is between the top of the quiver and the body, and may be for fit; a wider, newer piece is tied to an older wide piece which is attached to two gourds; the gourds are packed with vegetable fiber; the quiver is packed at both ends with resin. Inside the quiver are 76 thin, sharp darts. The quiver and top are cracked in several places.
Inventory Description Quiver with lid, bamboo, darts inside, gourd bottles with stoppers
Classification
  • Quiver
Department Ethnographic
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
Oceania / Philippines?
Dimensions Overall: 26.8 x 7 x 7 cm (10 9/16 x 2 3/4 x 2 3/4 in.)
Quantity 78
Label on object 994-29-70/5750
Provenance
Donor Martha Bullock (12/15/94)

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