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Object Number
985-27-10/59535
Display Title
Eskimo arrows. Reed shafts w/ feather fletching. One has a native copper point.
Descriptions
Object Description
2 Eskimo arrows. Reed shafts. Feather fletching. One has a native copper point w/ elongated prong. 73.8x1.3 cm.
Inventory Description
Arrows, lashed w/ sinew to wood shaft, fletched w/ 2 feathers, 1 w/ metal point
Classification
- Arrow
Department
Ethnographic
Date
1800-1899?
Culture
- Eskimo
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
North America
/
Canada
/
Northwest Territories
Additional Geographic Terms
Copper River
Materials
Wood, Metal, Sinew, Feather
Dimensions
Overall: 74.3 x 1.4 x 0.9 cm (29 1/4 x 9/16 x 3/8 in.)
Quantity
2
Label on object
985-27-10/59535A; 985-27-10/59535b; 24405; 24406
Provenance
Collector
William H. Claflin, Jr.
Collector
Mr. Emena
(1921)
Donor
William H. Claflin, Jr.
(1985)
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