Bow arrow quiver from Banda Neira, Moluccas

Sajen · 13th August 2020, 09:38 PM

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Originally Posted by Ian

Thanks for showing these items. The quiver is most interesting. It is an excellent piece of rattan weaving covered, I assume, with the skin of some animal to provide a degree of waterproofing and protection. The arrows are all in good shape. As with other cultures, I think we can assume that the different types of arrowheads reflected different purposes, as alluded to by drac2k.

Hi Ian,

I agree in all points with you.

BTW, I've found only one similar example by online search but this one is for sale so no link or picture from it, sadly.

Regards,
Detlef

Sajen · 13th August 2020, 10:03 PM

Here the original description from the auction house:

Arrow quiver (Banda Neira, Indonesia, before 1930), wood / leather, w. Cap, w. 4
arrows, length approx. 98 cm. Orig. Frame, leather covering in the upper part and the cap damaged.

13th August 2020, 10:03 PM	#2
Sajen Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Germany, Dortmund Posts: 9,272	Here the original description from the auction house: Arrow quiver (Banda Neira, Indonesia, before 1930), wood / leather, w. Cap, w. 4 arrows, length approx. 98 cm. Orig. Frame, leather covering in the upper part and the cap damaged.