Mentawai bow & poison arrows




bow length: 6' 9"
quiver: 3'

Bow made of nibung palm wood on the Mentawai Islands, Sumatra, Indonesia. Nice patina, sharp spiral carving on the tip for secondary use as a spear. Arrow quiver is made from bamboo covered with sago spathe to give it strength. Coarse braided rope for shoulder carry. Arrow are bamboo with wooden tips, coated in native poison. Check local laws before considering purchase.

comments from a collector friend who specializes in Indonesian weaponry:
"Now this is an awesome set, all real, all rare, and drop dead gorgeous!!!!!!"

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