Arrow
Culturepossibly Kindiga people,
Tanzania
Africa
Datelate 1800s
Mediumwood, thread, iron, copper (?), feathers
ClassificationsArms and Armor
Credit LineGift of Mrs. Frank E. Heywood
Object number1917.9.3
DescriptionThe fore of the main shaft is wrapped with appears to be metal wire; it is non-ferrous.Label TextBows and arrows are found across Africa, but generally they are used for hunting rather than warfare, the spear and shield being the most common battlefield weapons.On View
Not on view
late 1800s
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