Quiver And Its Blowgun Arrows, Known As Log Or Käräban - Palawan Culture, Philippines
QUIVER and BLOWGUN ARROWS known as Log or Käräban
Palawan culture, Philippines
Circa 1900
Bamboo and plant fibres
H.: 27; L.: 5.5 cm
Quiver and its blowpipe arrows – some weighted at the base with a small plant cone – used for hunting monkeys and small game.
It consists of two cylindrical sections of bamboo – one forming the snap-on lid and the other the body; decorated with an engraved design resembling a mountain.
Double bindings of plaited plant fibres, one of which holds a carved wooden hook which, whilst walking, allowed it to be suspended from the belt or loincloth.
Provenance: Former French private collection.
Ref.: 7176
Text and photos © FCP CORIDON
Palawan culture, Philippines
Circa 1900
Bamboo and plant fibres
H.: 27; L.: 5.5 cm
Quiver and its blowpipe arrows – some weighted at the base with a small plant cone – used for hunting monkeys and small game.
It consists of two cylindrical sections of bamboo – one forming the snap-on lid and the other the body; decorated with an engraved design resembling a mountain.
Double bindings of plaited plant fibres, one of which holds a carved wooden hook which, whilst walking, allowed it to be suspended from the belt or loincloth.
Provenance: Former French private collection.
Ref.: 7176
Text and photos © FCP CORIDON
420 €
Period: 19th century
Style: Tribal Art
Condition: Excellent condition
Reference (ID): 1780189
Availability: In stock
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