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3 arrows, possibly from the Plains. Shaft made up of 2 parts. Most of shaft made
3 arrows, possibly from the Plains. Shaft made up of 2 parts. Most of shaft made
Object Number 985-27-10/60346A
Display Title 3 arrows, possibly from the Plains. Shaft made up of 2 parts. Most of shaft made
Descriptions
Object Description 3 arrows, possibly from the Plains. Shaft made up of 2 parts. Most of shaft made from some type of reed. Foreshaft inserted into shaft and wrapped w/ sinew. 2 flaked stone point and 1 metal part. Feather fletching. Bands of red paint beneath fletching. 92.4x2.1 cm.
Inventory Description Arrow, stone point, reed shaft, split feather end
Classification
  • Arrow
Department Ethnographic
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
North America / United States
Materials Reed, Stone, Sinew, Feather, Pigment
Dimensions Overall: 85.4 x 1.7 x 1 cm (33 5/8 x 11/16 x 3/8 in.)
Quantity 1
Label on object 985-27-10/60346A
Provenance
Collector William H. Claflin, Jr. (? - 1985)
Donor William H. Claflin, Jr. (? - 1985)

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