Title
Hunting arrows
Mediumreed, fiber
Dimensions[H] __[W] __[D] __[Dia] __[L]56 3/4" (bundle)
Object number00.200.653
Institutional Credit LineCourtesy of the New Bedford Whaling Museum
DescriptionSet of seven arrows made from reedy plant material. Notched ends with approximately half of them wrapped with fiber. Arrowheads are variously carved into sharp points but often with decorative patterns of barbs and other devices. Arrowheads are also typically wrapped with fiber. One of the shafts is decorated with black etched geometric patterns at the reed "joints".ProvenanceNorth AmericaOn View
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