EA/155/4 - 
arrow holder and arrows

arrow holder and arrows

Objectcode
EA/155/4
Description (brief)
Arrow holder containing two arrows. The centre section of the holder is undecorated, but top and bottom have engravins with geometrical motives. The raised parts of the engravings are black and seem burned. Cut-out parts are dyed red. Both arrows are made of bamboo and undecorated. The wooden arrow heads with barbs are attached to the shafts with rattan strips.
Origin(s)
Jayapura
Dimensions (L x W)
122,0 x 2,0 cm

Thesaurus terms

Materials thesaurus
Materials thesaurus » organic » vegetal » stem » palm stem » rattan
Materials thesaurus » organic » vegetal » wood
Materials thesaurus » organic » vegetal » stem » cane » bamboo
Cultural
Cultural origin » Papua » Noordkust » Humboldt Bay and interior
Geographic
Geographical term » Papua » Division Hollandia » Subdivision Hollandia » Hollandia
Object category
OVM Category » hunting, fishing, gathering food » hunting » Hunting with weapons (including accessories)