Skip to main content
Object Number
985-27-10/59523
Display Title
4 arrows, possibly Apache. Shafts of wood, brownish red in color and grooved. Me
Descriptions
Object Description
4 arrows, possibly Apache. Shafts of wood, brownish red in color and grooved. Metal points. Some bands of red or blue beneath feather fletching. Some feathers appear to have been dyed green. 67.3x1.4 cm.
Inventory Description
Arrows, grooved wood shafts, metal point, pigmented, fletched, sinew-wrapped
Classification
- Arrow
Department
Ethnographic
Date
19th century
Culture
- Apache?
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
North America
/
United States
Dimensions
Overall: 67.4 x 1.3 x 1.4 cm (26 9/16 x 1/2 x 9/16 in.)
Quantity
4
Label on object
985-27-10/59523a, 985-27-10/59523b, 985-27-10/59523c, 985-27-10/59523d
Provenance
Collector
William H. Claflin, Jr.
(01/01/1900-01/01/1950?)
Donor
William H. Claflin, Jr.
(01/01/1985)
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.
