Arrow

Arrow possibly from the Solomon Islands. It has a bamboo shaft with no flights or notches for a bowstring but painted with black striped decoration. The bone barbs are secured by a lashing of fine grass and gum. The barbed end is painted red with white triangles.

Object Details

ID: AAA2762
Collection: World Cultures
Type: Arrow
Display location: Not on display
Vessels: Mercury 1913 (HMS)
Date made: 19th century
Credit: National Maritime Museum, Greenwich, London, Caird Collection
Measurements: Overall: 1080 mm