Quiver

Darts

17770B

From: Philippine Islands (uncertain)

Curatorial Section: Oceanian

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Object Number 17770B
Current Location Collections Storage
Provenience Philippine Islands (uncertain)
Section Oceanian
Materials Bamboo
Description

Bamboo tube, closed by node at bottom. Possibly missing top - opening closed by wad of red plaid cotton cloth. Covered with incised decoration organized in bands. Contains 11 darts, apparently poisoned. Numerals 195 and 1 incised near middle of tube.

Length 38 cm
Outside Diameter 3 cm
Credit Line Gift of William Pepper, 1896
Other Number 195 - Other Number | 1 - Other Number

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