arrow container / arrow head
Objectcode
EA/61/7
Description (brief)
Bamboo container used to carry arrows. The bamboo has been decorated by engraved geometrical patterns. A stylized human or animal figure is recognizable. The cylinder contains fourteen arrow heads made of veins from leaves.
Origin(s)
[North coas]
Dating
1956-1960
Dimensions (L x Ø)
45,0 x 5,0 cm
Production technique
wood carving
Thesaurus terms
Materials thesaurus
Materials thesaurus
» organic
» vegetal
» stem
» cane
» bamboo
Materials thesaurus
» organic
» vegetal
» leaf
» vein
Cultural
Cultural origin
» Papua
» Noordkust
Geographic
Geographical term
» Papua
» Division Geelvinkbaai
» Subdivision Yapen/Waropen
Object category
OVM Category
» hunting, fishing, gathering food
» hunting
» Hunting with weapons (including accessories)