Object Record
Images
Metadata
Title |
Arrowhead |
Object ID |
1998/0048 |
Collection |
TAINO |
Object Name |
Arrowhead |
Material |
Stone |
Dimensions |
L-3.7 cm |
Description |
Fish shaped arrowhead made from stone, recovered from Jack's Hill in the parish of St. Andrew, Jamaica. These are shaped pieces of flint or hard stone which were used to make the pointed tips of arrows or spears. The Taino used them for fishing, hunting and in combat. |
Credit line |
Courtesy: The Institute of Jamaica |
Legal Status |
This image can be used for educational purposes without restrictions. A higher quality image may attract fees. |
Provenance |
Jamaica |
Web Rights |
In Copyrights |