Description (Labels & Markings)
A small rectangular label with serrated edges and internal blue border is glued to the shaft and reads: 'B 1030'.
Event Date
Author: Lucie Carreau

Description (Physical description)
Z register for Z 5406 A-E: '5 Arrows. Carved heads'.
Event Date
Author: maa

Context (Acquisition Details)
The entry for Z 5406 A-E in the Z register suggests that the five arrows were transferred from the Free Library in Cambridge in 1885. However, only one (Z 5406 A) bears a 'Free Library' label. The labels glued to the other four (stating 'B 1030') have been seen on other objects not associated with the Free Library.

Until more information comes to light, the 'Free Library' has been retained as a source but queried for the arrows not bearing a 'Free Library' label (Z 5406 B-E).
Event Date 18/2/2026
Author: Lucie Carreau

Context (Amendments / updates)
When it was entered into the Z register, this arrow was described as originating from Vanuatu [New Hebrides] but was given no further information in terms of geographical provenance or collection history.

However, the incised decoration on the shaft makes Buka a more likely geographical provenance for this arrow. The place field has been amended accordingly.
Event Date 18/2/2026
Author: Lucie Carreau

Description (Physical description)
Arrow. Point of palm wood with two rows of two wooden barbs lashed with plant fibre. Traces of pigments on binding. Point inserted into bamboo shaft, secured with plant fibre binding covered in dark gum or resin. Shaft has five sections of incised black lines. Section nearest point is decorated with a triangular pattern repeated three times. Butt carved with a nock.
Event Date 2/3/2026
Author: Lucie Carreau