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Object Number
987-24-10/60635
Display Title
Arrow, consisting of wooden arrowshaft notched at base.
Descriptions
Object Description
Arrow, consisting of wooden arrowshaft notched at base. Fragments of three feathers are still attached to the end portion of the shaft, appear to be tied in place with sinew. Metal arrowhead is now missing: it was inserted in split at top of shaft and tied around with sinew. There appears to be a trace of silver paint towards the end of the wooden shaft. Traces of silver paint visible towards base of shaft. 46 cm. (length of arrow shaft).
Inventory Description
Arrow, wood shaft wrapped with sinew, worn, remnants of feathers, damaged tip
Classification
- Tools
Department
Ethnographic
Culture
- Sioux
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
North America
/
United States
/
North Dakota
Additional Geographic Terms
Sioux Indian Devils Lake Reservation
Materials
Wood, Feather
Dimensions
Overall: 45.6 x 1.6 x 0.8 cm (17 15/16 x 5/8 x 5/16 in.)
Quantity
1
Label on object
987-24-10/60635
Provenance
Collector
Alexandria V. Dexter
(1915)
Donor
Edythe Dexter
(1987)
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