Skip to main content
Hunter with bowgun, quiver, arrows
Hunter with bowgun, quiver, arrows
Object Number 2004.24.6848
Display Title Hunter with bowgun, quiver, arrows
Descriptions
Subject
  • Man
  • Arrow
  • Bowgun
  • Quiver
  • Medical Condition
Department Photographic
Date 1920
Artist George Schwab
Culture
  • Fang
  • Bene
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
Africa / Cameroon
Materials Negative, nitrate
Dimensions Overall: 8.89 x 13.97 cm (3 1/2 x 5 1/2 in.)

Important Note about Historical Language

Collections records may contain language, reflecting past collecting practices and methods of analysis, that is no longer acceptable. The Peabody Museum is committed to addressing the problem of offensive and discriminatory language present in its database. Our museum staff are continually updating these records, adding to and improving content. We welcome your feedback and any questions or concerns you may want to share. Please email us with your comments.

PrimaryMedia Object Number Title Classification Geography/Provenience SHARE
Man shooting a bowgun
2004.24.6899A Man shooting a bowgun
Cameroon
Bene hunter with bow gun and poisoned arrows
2004.29.11913 Bene hunter with bow gun and poisoned arrows
Africa
Hunter carrying a quiver and arrows in his belt, view from behind, close-up
2001.29.15745 Hunter carrying a quiver and arrows in his belt, view from behind, close-up
Nyae Nyae Conservancy
Pith quiver for mfan arrows - would not be used by hunter but might be for man o
37-32-50/2460 Pith quiver for mfan arrows - would not be used by hunter but might be for man o
Quiver
Cameroon
Man putting poison on arrow tips for bowgun
2004.24.6926B Man putting poison on arrow tips for bowgun
Cameroon
Quiver or pail used for carrying arrows of hunter
18-21-50/B2089 Quiver or pail used for carrying arrows of hunter
Quiver
Cameroon
Spears, swords, sabre, hunter's bow, skin pouch, arrows, wicker dart carrier
2004.24.17168 Spears, swords, sabre, hunter's bow, skin pouch, arrows, wicker dart carrier
Liberia
Huichol hunter with brazil-wood bow, reed arrows, and dog
40-88-20/76388.1.48 Huichol hunter with brazil-wood bow, reed arrows, and dog
Jalisco
Image Not Available for Hunter carrying a bow over his shoulder, holding arrows with metal tips and others with poison applied
2001.29.985 Hunter carrying a bow over his shoulder, holding arrows with metal tips and others with poison applied
Opuwo
Two hunters walking into the veld, carrying quivers and bows
2001.29.16979 Two hunters walking into the veld, carrying quivers and bows
Nyae Nyae Conservancy
Hunter with three dead monkeys
2004.24.6899B Hunter with three dead monkeys
Cameroon
Image Not Available for Hunting: Man demonstrating the release of an arrow from a bow, wearing an extra skin that hunters wear around their waists to hold arrows so they can reach them quickly, with an anthill under a tree in the background
2001.29.1973 Hunting: Man demonstrating the release of an arrow from a bow, wearing an extra skin that hunters wear around their waists to hold arrows so they can reach them quickly, with an anthill under a tree in the background
Nyae Nyae Conservancy