Quiver
Caption
Possibly Twa; or Mbuti; or Mbenga. Quiver, early 20th century. Plaited quiver made of split reeds. Flattened columnar shape, closed along bottom edge, and open at top. Bottom portion is reinforced with thicker material and coarser technique. Two oval loops near opening, coiled, each with attached twisted cord. Condition: good. The quiver contains 11 arrows: see 31.1830 (31032) J &T; 31052 A,C,E; 31062 A,B.C.D,E,F., 3 3/4 x 16 1/4 in. (9.5 x 41.3 cm). Brooklyn Museum, Museum Expedition 1931, Robert B. Woodward Memorial Fund, 31.2034.
Gallery
Not on view
Collection
Gallery
Not on view
Collection
Cultures
Title
Quiver
Date
early 20th century
Geography
Place made: Democratic Republic of the Congo
Medium
Plaited quiver made of split reeds. Flattened columnar shape, closed along bottom edge, and open at top. Bottom portion is reinforced with thicker material and coarser technique. Two oval loops near opening, coiled, each with attached twisted cord. Condition: good. The quiver contains 11 arrows: see 31.1830 (31032) J &T; 31052 A,C,E; 31062 A,B.C.D,E,F.
Classification
Dimensions
3 3/4 x 16 1/4 in. (9.5 x 41.3 cm)
Credit Line
Museum Expedition 1931, Robert B. Woodward Memorial Fund
Accession Number
31.2034
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