Bow Case

Quiver

38648

From: Arizona | Walpi

Curatorial Section: American

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Native Name Awta
Object Number 38648
Current Location Collections Storage
Culture Hopi
Provenience Arizona | Walpi
Culture Area Southwest Culture Area
Section American
Materials Hide | Wood | Cotton Cloth | Wool Flannel
Description

Quiver and bow case made from hide and joined with three hide straps. The bow case has a seam down its entire length and is damaged near the middle and at the lower end. The quiver has a reinforcing stick down the back inserted through leather straps and underneath layers of red wool flannel and undecorated cloth. The bottom of the quiver has a thick panel of reinforcing hide. A short sling strap is formed by two leather straps tied together.

Length 118 cm
Width 3 cm
Credit Line Wanamaker Expedition to the Southwest, R. Stewart Culin, 1901
Other Number CG2017-2-143 (bow) - Associated Object Number

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