Accession No

Z 13796.2-6


Description

Five shafted arrows, four with spliced pointed arrow heads dipped in an unknown substance. Historic attempted repair to two of the arrows. One arrow head is missing.


Place

Africa; West Africa; Nigeria; Anambra State; Nibo


Period


Source

Thomas, Northcote Whitridge [field collector]; Bevan, Anthony Ashley (Professor) [monetary donor]


Department

Anth


Reference Numbers

Z 13796.2-6; 495; 496 [Thomas Coll. - 2nd Cat.]


Cultural Affliation

Igbo; Nibo


Material

Cane; Wood; Unknown substance


Local Term


Measurements


Events

Description (Physical description)
2nd Thomas Catalogue reads " Uta (Bow) [and added in pencil] and arrows".
Event Date
Author: Katrina Dring


Description (Physical description)
Catalogue card reads "Bow and arrow"

Event Date 24/5/2000
Author: Katrina Dring


Context (Related Documents)
See E 1910.118 and E 1913.3 records for further details about the Thomas Collection from Nigeria. [T.Cotterill]
Event Date 7/5/2001
Author: Katrina Dring


Description (Physical description)
Five shafted arrows, four with spliced pointed arrow heads dipped in an unknown substance. Historic attempted repair to two of the arrows. One arrow head is missing.
Event Date 10/11/2021
Author: Jane Pettitt


FM:287026

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