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2 unidentified arrows w/ metal points held on w/ sinew. Shaft painted blue, and
2 unidentified arrows w/ metal points held on w/ sinew. Shaft painted blue, and
Object Number 985-27-10/60427A
Display Title 2 unidentified arrows w/ metal points held on w/ sinew. Shaft painted blue, and
Descriptions
Object Description 2 unidentified arrows w/ metal points held on w/ sinew. Shaft painted blue, and red and blue under fletching. Arrow points are virtually identical. 65x1.5 cm.
Inventory Description Arrow, metal point, blue, red and yellow painted shaft, split feather end
Classification
  • Arrow
Department Ethnographic
Date 1800-1899?
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
North America / United States?
Materials Wood, Metal, Feather, Pigment, Sinew
Dimensions Overall: 63.2 x 1.5 x 2.2 cm (24 7/8 x 9/16 x 7/8 in.)
Quantity 1
Label on object 985-27-10/60427A
Provenance
Collector William H. Claflin, Jr. (1985)
Donor William H. Claflin, Jr. (1985)

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