African Yaka? Bow.

Bill M · 19th October 2008, 02:30 PM

Yaka (?) Bow. Seller thought it was "pygmy." Though it is small at 36 inches (arrows about 21"), I think it is Yaka.

The arrow heads are iron/steel, very well made and beautiful, but strange, shapes.

In my studies of arrow heads from various primitive cultures, I have found that many small game arrows were designed to stun, but not kill the prey. With no refrigeration to keep meat from spoiling it was best to keep food alive until ready to be eaten.

Would like to know if anyone has any knowledge about this set?

The current seller is a friend of the son of the guy who originally collected it back in the 1940's. See picture. Don't know if the small black figure is a man or a child. The picture was in the quiver. The seller claims it is the guy who originally collected it.

Arrows and bow have good patina and I think have some age.

19th October 2008, 02:30 PM	#1
Bill M Member Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: USA Georgia Posts: 1,599	African Yaka? Bow. Yaka (?) Bow. Seller thought it was "pygmy." Though it is small at 36 inches (arrows about 21"), I think it is Yaka. The arrow heads are iron/steel, very well made and beautiful, but strange, shapes. In my studies of arrow heads from various primitive cultures, I have found that many small game arrows were designed to stun, but not kill the prey. With no refrigeration to keep meat from spoiling it was best to keep food alive until ready to be eaten. Would like to know if anyone has any knowledge about this set? The current seller is a friend of the son of the guy who originally collected it back in the 1940's. See picture. Don't know if the small black figure is a man or a child. The picture was in the quiver. The seller claims it is the guy who originally collected it. Arrows and bow have good patina and I think have some age. Attached Images