Shaman's Arrow
38-23-143K
From: Mexico (Central America) | Nayarit
Curatorial Section: American
Object Number | 38-23-143K |
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. K with 4 gray feathers affixed in fan shape; 3 strings of balls of red and blue crewel. |
Length | 43.2 cm |
Credit Line | Purchased from Robert M. Zingg, 1938 |
Other Number | 38-23-142 - Associated Object Number |
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