E0818C: Quiver & Darts

Ethnographic

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Identifier:

E0818C

Classification Category:

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

Materials:

botanical ➔ reed ➔ bamboo
botanical ➔ wood
botanical ➔ fiber

Dimensions:

51 cm L
6 cm W
3.2 cm H

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.

Description:

Two bamboo quivers that are tied together at the bottom and near the top with plant fiber. Quivers are slightly hollowed out. Tips are dark, possibly from poison.

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