Arrow
About this object
History of use
Shot from a miniature bow, intending to carry the good thoughts or wishes of the archer.
Cultural context
Ceremonial arrow.
Physical description
Arrow is composed of two sections. Tan reed shaft is shaped at one end to fit the bow string, hollowed at the other end to hold black wood section. The reed shaft is bound at hollowed end with fibre, and fibre is wound along the length of the black shaft, which is pointed at both ends. The reed shaft is broken near the join of the two pieces.
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