Ayer, Harry Darius Ayer, Jeannette Ora Foster

Description

Three various miniature Ojibwe wood arrows featuring feathers bound to their ends with sinew. Arrow (B) is a blunt tipped arrow with a bulbous pointed head and is carved from a single piece of wood. This type of arrow is used for stunning small game. Arrows (A) and (C) do not have projectile points. The shaft of arrow (C) is painted with an orange band, two black bands and a white spot.

Record Contributed By

Minnesota Historical Society