Arrows Fly River Nomad - Large Battle Bone Tipped and Barbed Mankiller

Arrows Fly River Nomad - Large Battle Bone Tipped and Barbed Mankiller

 

Traditional old battle bone tips on highly decorated and carved tang shafts.  Flight shafts on some also paint decorated with war magic iconography. 

All arrows uncut full traditional length (average 150cm - 60 inches). 

Bone utilised - cassowary, pig and human.  Traditional blood and lime binding on flight shaft join.  Typically used on head hunting and revenge raids. 

Collected circa WWII era.

Matching black palm and/or bamboo trans-fly bows can be provided.

US $160 - $250 each

 

 

 

 

 

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