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Artifact

Toy Arrow

Description

  • Wooden toy arrow belonging to a set with a bow.
  • Made from the wood of the purple heart tree, found in the local area.
  • Largest end is decorated with orange feathers, and two bands of coloured twine framing a centre of animal fur.
  • Used as a toy by the native children in the jungle villages in Colombia.

Background Information

  • Purchased as a memento by John Braybrook, International Driller in Colombia from 1930 to 1943.

Map Location

Latitude: 6° 56' 0.535" N
Longitude: 73° 45' 4.226" W

Date

1930-1943

Dimensions

inches
Length:
14.8
Width:
1.0
Height:
1.0

Events, Places, People

  • John T. Braybrook
  • El Centro, Colombia

Originating Location

South AmericaColombia