Skip to main content
Object Number
985-27-10/58973
Display Title
Hopi ceremonial bow and arrow (paho).
Descriptions
Indigenous Term
Paho (Baho)
Object Description
Hopi ceremonial bow and arrow (paho). Bow carved from stick w/ bark left on exterior. The interior of bow has remnants of black paint. An arrow and 2 feathers are tied to the bow w/ cotton string. At end of arrow is also tied w/ cotton string.
Inventory Description
Bow and blunt arrow, miniature, feathers bound w/cotton cord, red pig. on quills
Classification
- Unclassified
Department
Ethnographic
Date
20th century
Culture
- Hopi
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
North America
/
United States
/
Arizona
/
Navajo County
/
Hopi Reservation
/
First Mesa
/
Walpi
Additional Geographic Terms
First Mesa
Materials
Wood, Pigment, Feather, Cotton cord
Dimensions
Overall: 26.2 x 2 x 1.7 cm (10 5/16 x 13/16 x 11/16 in.)
Quantity
1
Label on object
985-27-10/58973/ 24306
Provenance
Collector
William H. Claflin, Jr.
(08/01/1917)
Donor
William H. Claflin, Jr.
(1985)
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.
