Arrow

Birding arrow. Blunt iron head bamboo shaft painted in bands of black and white, feathered flights.

Object details

ID: AAA3087
Collection: World Cultures
Type: Arrow
Materials: Organic: bamboo; Metal: iron Organic: feather
Display location: Not on display
Vessels: Mercury 1913 (HMS)
Date made: 19th century
Credit: National Maritime Museum, Greenwich, London, Caird Collection
Measurements: Overall: 660 mm