Arrows (and a bow)

Ed · 1st March 2025, 06:15 PM

I cannot recall how I got these but I have a vague recollection of "Filipino".

You know, I think they may have come from a consign market in Westport, CT. Lots of interesting things there.

BTW, the bow is ~3 ft.

Anyway, thoughts?

wildwolberine · 2nd March 2025, 08:31 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Ed

I cannot recall how I got these but I have a vague recollection of "Filipino".

You know, I think they may have come from a consign market in Westport, CT. Lots of interesting things there.

BTW, the bow is ~3 ft.

Anyway, thoughts?

My thoughts - bow looks Southern or Eastern African. Arrows - mixed origins, wood tips resemble Papuan or Melanesian arrows, others possibly Philippines? Would need to see fletchings, if any. Thanks for posting!

Sajen · 2nd March 2025, 10:49 AM

I also can't help with the origin and I don't want to guess. I added from my collection some arrow tips from Banda Neira, Moluccas and three arrows from the Philippines, unknown ethnic for comparison.

Regards,
Detlef

JeffS · 6th March 2025, 11:09 AM

They look to be from PNG

1st March 2025, 06:15 PM	#1
Ed Member Join Date: Feb 2005 Posts: 284	Arrows (and a bow) I cannot recall how I got these but I have a vague recollection of "Filipino". You know, I think they may have come from a consign market in Westport, CT. Lots of interesting things there. BTW, the bow is ~3 ft. Anyway, thoughts? Attached Images

2nd March 2025, 10:49 AM	#3
Sajen Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Germany, Dortmund Posts: 9,407	I also can't help with the origin and I don't want to guess. I added from my collection some arrow tips from Banda Neira, Moluccas and three arrows from the Philippines, unknown ethnic for comparison. Regards, Detlef Attached Images

6th March 2025, 11:09 AM	#4
JeffS Member Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Singapore Posts: 441	They look to be from PNG