Blowgun

2010.01.0277A

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Artifact Identification Blowgun   (2010.01.0277A)
Classification/
Nomenclature
  1. Science & Technology T&E
  2. :
  3. Armaments
  4. :
  5. Edged Weapons
Artist/Maker Unknown
Geographic Location
Period N/A
Date N/A
Culture Piaroa (De’aruwa)
Location Not on Exhibit

Physical Analysis

Dimension 1 (Length) 239 cm
Dimension 2 (Width) 2.5 cm
Dimension 3 (Depth) 2.4 cm
Weight 468 g
Measuring Remarks Under Review
Materials Plant--Wood
Manufacturing Processes Carved, Hollowing, Etching

Research Remarks

Description N/A
Published Description N/A
Bibliography

Orinoco-Parima: Indian Societies in Venezuela. New York City: Hatje Cantz publishers, 1999. p. 172.

Artifact History

Credit Line/Dedication Kieffer-Lopez Collection
Reproduction No

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