Lot 598
Leather Quiver of 11 Arrows With Hand Hammered Metal Points from East Africa Plus Nine Additional Long Arrows from East Africa. Rare, exceptional tribal artifact of a tubular leather quiver still having 11 arrows with hammered metal tips of a variety forms depending on the prey. Quiver is about 24" in length, very stiff leather and clearly of some age and heavy use. Arrows are about 29" in length, with shafts in wood or bamboo and having hand attached feathers with notched ends to accommodate the bow string. Caution handling: These tips are sharp, with rust and dried black residue compound at base of points that demand adults only handling. Also included are much longer arrows a combination of wood tipped and metal points. 46 to 50" in length. Estimated Value $200 - UP
From The Private Collection of James Harrison Ring.
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| Realized $117 |
