IIIF provides researchers rich metadata and media viewing options for comparison of works across cultural heritage collections. Visit the IIIF page to learn more.
Usage Conditions Apply
There are restrictions for re-using this media. For more information, visit the Smithsonian's Terms of Use page.
Usage Conditions Apply
International media Interoperability Framework
IIIF provides researchers rich metadata and media viewing options for comparison of works across cultural heritage collections. Visit the IIIF page to learn more.
Usage Conditions Apply
There are restrictions for re-using this media. For more information, visit the Smithsonian's Terms of Use page.
Culture/People
Carútana (Arara)
Collector
Commander George Miller Dyott (G.M. Dyott), Non-Indian, 1883-1972
Previous owner
Commander George Miller Dyott (G.M. Dyott), Non-Indian, 1883-1972
Donor
Commander George Miller Dyott (G.M. Dyott), Non-Indian, 1883-1972
Object Name
Arrow for small animal-hunting
Media/Materials
Reed, bamboo, feather/feathers, cordage
Techniques
Carved, wrapped
Object Type
Hunting/Fishing/Warfare
Place
Rio Castanha; Amazonas State, North Region; Brazil
Date created
1925-1933
Collection History
Collected between 1927 and 1933 by Commander George Miller Dyott (1883-1972, explorer, filmmaker, and aviator); donated to MAI by Commander Dyott in 1933.