Quiver And Its Four Blowgun Arrows - Hohódene Indians?, A Subgroup Of The Baniwa
QUIVER and its FOUR BLOWGUN ARROWS
Hohódene? Indians, a subgroup of the Baniwa, Amazonas State
Wood, fibres and cotton
H: 56.5; W: 5.5 cm
Quiver and its four blowpipe arrows used for hunting monkeys and small game. They were used to paralyse small game thanks to cuarae – a substance derived from vines – in which their tips were dipped.
It consists of a cylindrical section of bamboo, adorned with a tip made of woven fibres.
Provenance: Former French private collection.
Ref.: 7177
Text and photos © FCP CORIDON
Hohódene? Indians, a subgroup of the Baniwa, Amazonas State
Wood, fibres and cotton
H: 56.5; W: 5.5 cm
Quiver and its four blowpipe arrows used for hunting monkeys and small game. They were used to paralyse small game thanks to cuarae – a substance derived from vines – in which their tips were dipped.
It consists of a cylindrical section of bamboo, adorned with a tip made of woven fibres.
Provenance: Former French private collection.
Ref.: 7177
Text and photos © FCP CORIDON
380 €
Period: 20th century
Style: Tribal Art
Condition: Excellent condition
Reference (ID): 1780159
Availability: In stock
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