Arrow or Harpoon identification - Taiwan? Phillipines?

majacobson · 23rd July 2022, 02:08 AM

I recently bought a group of items that included this arrow. Most of the things were associated with Taiwan indigenous groups (such as an Atayal quiver) but neither the seller nor I could identify this arrow/harpoon.

Taiwan indigenous? From the Phillipines? The basket that holds the metal tip in well done and interesting.

Any leads appreciated.

Battara · 26th July 2022, 05:23 AM

Don't think it is Filipino - the metal tip is wrong to me.

Tim Simmons · 26th July 2022, 03:58 PM

These are some East African harpoon bits I have. Yours do look most likely Asian.

23rd July 2022, 02:08 AM	#1
majacobson Member Join Date: Jul 2022 Posts: 5	Arrow or Harpoon identification - Taiwan? Phillipines? I recently bought a group of items that included this arrow. Most of the things were associated with Taiwan indigenous groups (such as an Atayal quiver) but neither the seller nor I could identify this arrow/harpoon. Taiwan indigenous? From the Phillipines? The basket that holds the metal tip in well done and interesting. Any leads appreciated. Attached Images

26th July 2022, 03:58 PM	#3
Tim Simmons Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: What is still UK Posts: 5,807	These are some East African harpoon bits I have. Yours do look most likely Asian. Attached Images

26th July 2022, 05:23 AM	#2
Battara EAAF Staff Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Louisville, KY Posts: 7,226	Don't think it is Filipino - the metal tip is wrong to me.