E0325A: Arrow

Ethnographic

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Identifier:

E0325A

Classification Category:

5:Tools & Equipment for Science and Technology ➞ Armament ➞ Edged

Marks/Labels:

big label on metal point

Materials:

botanical ➔ wood
metal
animal ➔ feather
animal ➔ sinew

Dimensions:

66.5 cm L
2.5 cm W

Provenance of Object:

This object was held in the museum that Luther College started in 1877. This museum eventually grew into the Vesterheim Norwegian-American Museum, and following this, non-Norwegian American ethnographic objects were returned to Luther and accessioned into the college’s Anthropology Collection. Without additional documentation, was likely obtained by the Luther College Museum (later the Norwegian-American Museum) between the late 19th century and early 20th century.

Source Locality:

Fort Berthold Reservation, North Dakota, USA

Description:

Arrow with slightly-bent, long wooden shaft. Metal point attached to one end, feathers attached also.

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