Title
Blowpipe
Year/Period
Early 20th century
Region
Malay Peninsula
Dimension
Object size: H:208 x Dia:5.5 cm
Accession No.
XXXX-03747
Collection of
A blowpipe is a simple weapon consisting of a small tube for firing light projectiles or darts. The tips of the darts were dipped in poison in order to paralyse the target. Blowguns were primarily used to hunt small game such as a wild pig, deer, or bird.
