Case and Quiver

A group of 19 arrows, with iron arrow heads, and cane shafts. The British Museum records notes that they are poisoned. The arrows are contained in a tooled leather cylindrical case, or quiver.

Further Information

• Type: Weapons, armour
• Object: Case and Quiver
• Materials: Leather, animal skin, Metal, Vegetable, organic fibre
• Culture Group: Mandingo
• Dimensions: 600mm [L]
• Production Date: Pre 1852
• Associated Places: Unknown
• Associated People: Fawsett, James [Year Acquired: 1852]
• Museum: British Museum
• Accession Number: BM:Af.1852.930.37.c

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