Shaman's Arrow

38-23-143J

From: Mexico (Central America) | Nayarit

Curatorial Section: American

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Object Number 38-23-143J
Current Location Collections Storage
Culture Huichol
Provenience Mexico (Central America) | Nayarit
Culture Area Central American
Section American
Materials Wood | Feather | Wool
Description

Contents of 38-23-142. Ceremonial arrow of short pointed stick of wood. Would near butt with colored yarn, generally red. Short gray feathers and down affixed to butt. 2-4 large pendant feathers affixed near butt with cord. J with 4 pendant feathers, 2 short black, 2 long gray

Length 31.5 cm
Credit Line Purchased from Robert M. Zingg, 1938
Other Number 38-23-142 - Associated Object Number

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