| Place | Asia: Vietnam |
|---|---|
| Accession Number | REL/04044.002 |
| Collection type | Technology |
| Object type | Edged weapon or club |
| Physical description | Bamboo |
| Location | Main Bld: Vietnam Gallery: Lower Level: AATTV |
| Place made | Vietnam |
| Date made | c 1970 |
| Conflict |
Vietnam, 1962-1975 |
Montagnard Crossbow Quiver and arrows, Vietnam
Description
Montagnard Crossbow Quiver with five arrows.
History / Summary
Quiver and arrows made by the Montagnard Tribe which inhabited the highlands of South Vietnam. They were used for hunting and clandestine activities during the Vietnam conflict. The quiver and associated crossbow were presented to the Australian Ambassador to South Vietnam, Ralph Harry, CBE, during the conflict. The bamboo quiver contains five arrows also made from bamboo.