Blunt Projectile

hunting tool

ETHNOGRAPHIC ITEMS
bamboo
overall: 22 1/4 x 1/8 x 1/8 in.

One of three blunt projectiles in bundle of six total projectiles. Projectile is hollow on one side. No apparent hafting material. There is no evidence of notches that would accept a bowstring, suggesting these projectiles were propelled by a blowgun or similar means. Donated to the collection in a loosely-wrapped bundle held together by a loosely-wrapped shoelace and kept together despite significant differences in style. Five shafts are bamboo or similar reed. All species unidentified. Dates and locations unknown. Overall: 22 1/4 x 1/8 x 1/8 in.


2010.11.438.3

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