Skip to main content
Bow and seven arrows
Object Number 06-5-10/66330
Display Title Bow and seven arrows
Descriptions
Indigenous Term Xo'ji-s'itlting (bow); Na:tse:s (arrow)
Object Description Bow and 7 arrows. See conservation for additional description.
Inventory Description Bow, triangular painted design, leather/fur grip, 7 arrows, band design, proje
Classification
  • Tools
Department Ethnographic
Date 19th century
Culture
  • Hupa
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
North America / United States / California
Materials Yew, Sinew, Paint, Feather, Mink hide
Dimensions Overall: 92.1 x 10.4 x 4.4 cm (36 1/4 x 4 1/8 x 1 3/4 in.)
Quantity 8
Label on object 66330
Provenance
Collector Grace A. Nicholson (1906 - 1906)
Donor Mr. Lewis Hobart Farlow (1906 - 1906)

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
Bow
05-7-10/64527 Bow
Tools
California
Bow
88-51-10/50719 Bow
Bow
California
Bow, quiver and 7 arrows
24-20-10/98046 Bow, quiver and 7 arrows
Accessory
United States
Sinew-backed yew bow
94-57-10/R433 Sinew-backed yew bow
Accessory
California
Bow & arrows, made by Indians
69-21-10/1495 Bow & arrows, made by Indians
Tools
California
Bow case, quiver, self bow, and 9 arrows. Rawhide quiver is fringed with blue a
88-51-10/50681 Bow case, quiver, self bow, and 9 arrows. Rawhide quiver is fringed with blue a
Accessory
New Mexico
Ceremonial bow (with 7 arrows, no. 28449)
45-25-10/28448 Ceremonial bow (with 7 arrows, no. 28449)
Bow
Arizona
Arrows (belonging with ceremonial bow, no. 28448)
45-25-10/28449 Arrows (belonging with ceremonial bow, no. 28448)
Arrow
Arizona
Copper headed arrows with bone shanks joining head to wooden shaft (with bow 291
48-6-10/29178 Copper headed arrows with bone shanks joining head to wooden shaft (with bow 291
Arrow
Northwest Territories
Bow, bowcase, quiver, and 17 arrows. Bow is sinew-wrapped willow.
69-36-10/2599 Bow, bowcase, quiver, and 17 arrows. Bow is sinew-wrapped willow.
Accessory
United States
Sinew backed bow, bow case, and quiver and 8 iron pointed arrows
92-8-10/50755 Sinew backed bow, bow case, and quiver and 8 iron pointed arrows
Quiver
Colorado
Bow, quiver and 39 arrows
24-27-10/98213 Bow, quiver and 39 arrows
Bow
United States