Quiver and Poisoned Darts

Made:
1850-1930 in South America

Bamboo quiver of approximately 17 poisoned blowpipe darts, with attached gourd, South American, 1850-1930

Details

Category:
Ethnography and Folk Medicine
Collection:
Sir Henry Wellcome's Museum Collection
Object Number:
A669586
Materials:
quiver, bamboo and dart, wood
Measurements:
length 220 mm
width 165 mm
height 130 mm
dart: length 205 mm
type:
poisoned darts and registered firearm (section 5)

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