African Yaka? Bow.

[katana]

Hi Bill ,
very nice . In the 'group photo' of the arrow heads ...the 3rd in the first row and the last in the bottom row, I believe , are used to shoot birds whilst in a tree. The heads are less likely to embed in the branches (if the bird is missed) and their slightly heavier weight helps them to fall back through the branches more readily)

Another reason for a number of heads to be fairly wide, rather than 'needle pointed' is to prevent the arrow penetrating too deeply. Thus an animal shot falling through the branches would be less likely to be caught up 'in the tree' as the arrow would be more easily dislodged during the fall.

Certainly seems to have a 'head' for every occasion .... likely for hunting in the forest/jungle .... than open terrain.

I especially like the 'nocking' (notch) ...is that flattened iron wire ?

Kind Regards David

PS the 'holly leafed' arrowhead is a bit of a mystery