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Reproduction: Blunt-Tipped Arrow

Reproduction: Blunt-Tipped Arrow

1996.24.1508A

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Basic Information

Artifact Identification	Reproduction: Blunt-Tipped Arrow (1996.24.1508A)
Classification/ Nomenclature	Science & Technology T&E : Armaments : Edged Weapons
Artist/Maker	Unknown
Geographic Location	America, North : United States : Pine Ridge Indian Reservation : South Dakota
Period	N/A
Date	1930 - 1989
Culture	Native American: Great Plains: Sioux
Location	Not on Exhibit

Physical Analysis

Dimension 1 (Length)	54.8 cm
Dimension 2 (Width)	2.8 cm
Dimension 3 (Depth)	1.7 cm
Weight	32 g
Measuring Remarks	N/A
Materials	Animal--Beak, Animal--Bird--Eagle--Golden Eagle
Manufacturing Processes	Carved, Painting

Research Remarks

Description	N/A
Published Description	N/A
Bibliography	Under Review
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Artifact History

Credit Line/Dedication	Reginald and Gladys Laubin Collection
Reproduction	Yes, "These are Indian arrows made to sell at Trading Post. Indian kids would play with arrows like this at Pine Ridge Reservation." Laubin tapes (See Scholarly Notes.) So these arrows are probably native made although not of good quality or for actual use, and probably were native made but intended for tourists or kids to play with. As a toy they would not be considered a reproduction, even though toys might be miniatures of objects used by adults in a given culture. JLW, 5/27/2007

Credit Line/Dedication

Reginald and Gladys Laubin Collection

Reproduction

Yes, "These are Indian arrows made to sell at Trading Post. Indian kids would play with arrows like this at Pine Ridge Reservation." Laubin tapes (See Scholarly Notes.) So these arrows are probably native made although not of good quality or for actual use, and probably were native made but intended for tourists or kids to play with. As a toy they would not be considered a reproduction, even though toys might be miniatures of objects used by adults in a given culture. JLW, 5/27/2007

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