Arrow

89-17-63F

From: Papua New Guinea | Western Province, Papua New Guinea

Curatorial Section: Oceanian

Object Number 89-17-63F
Current Location Collections Storage
Culture Yonggom/Muyu
Provenience Papua New Guinea | Western Province, Papua New Guinea
Section Oceanian
Materials Sago Palm Midrib | Plant Fiber
Description

Set of arrows (ana) for boy's bow 89-17-62. Used for huting lizards and frogs, which are eaten. made by Buka Nandun, Dimin clan, Dome village. Purchased from maker 7/20/88. Made for collection.

Arrow of sago palm midrib tipped with snake vertebrae (for weight only).

Credit Line Purchased from Stuart A. Kirsch, 1989
Other Number 150 F - Other Number

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