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11 Sioux arrows. Wood shafts, some w/ incised lines. Metal points of different t
11 Sioux arrows. Wood shafts, some w/ incised lines. Metal points of different t
Object Number 985-27-10/60503F
Display Title 11 Sioux arrows. Wood shafts, some w/ incised lines. Metal points of different t
Descriptions
Object Description 11 Sioux arrows. Wood shafts, some w/ incised lines. Metal points of different types. Feather fletching. Some feathers are dyed red or yellow. Bands of blue paint beneath fletching on some of the arrows. 66.1x2.1 cm.
Inventory Description Arrow, wood shaft, incised, metal tips, feathers on other end, pigment, sinew
Classification
  • Arrow
Department Ethnographic
Date 19th century
Culture
  • Sioux
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
North America / United States
Materials Wood, Feather, Sinew, Pigment, Cloth, Hawk feather, Turkey feather, Metal
Dimensions Overall: 67 x 2 x 1 cm (26 3/8 x 13/16 x 3/8 in.)
Quantity 1
Label on object 985-27-10/60503F, 34362

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