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Arrow

Artist MELANESIA/INDONESIA

MediumMixed media

DimensionsL: 57 5/16 in. (145.6 cm)

ClassificationsWeapons and Ammunition

Credit LineGift of Dr. David Nalin

Object number2006.2.89

DescriptionLong, thin arrow in 3 sections of different materials wrapped with a braided reed pattern near top. Into the end is placed another darker, heavier material. Into this section a pattern of swirling lines and dots is engraved. Within this carved section there are flakes.remnants of a thick white substance. Above this is a section of braided cane, and a section of coiled twine serving to attach the next section, a point. The point seems to be a section of a rounded plant or bark stem, as it is concave. On the underside of the blade is a pattern of black lines and dots carved and painted with some sort of black pigment. Becomes thinner as it reaches pointed end.

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