ITEM |
Palawan Quiver and Bow |
ORIGIN |
Palawan, Philippines |
DATE |
Early 20th century |
SIZE |
6 cm diam x 45 cm length |
DESCRIPTION |
Southeast Asia, western Philippines, Palawan Island, Tagbanua tribe, ca. early to mid-20th century CE. A hand-carved cylindrical bamboo quiver known as a karaban used for transporting a blowgun, darts, and handle. A set of braided rattan fiber strap wraps around the midsection and secures the bottom of the carved wooden handle which bears the likeness of a boar. |
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