Bow and arrow, Negrito people Philippine?

Ian · 22nd January 2020, 10:26 AM

Ken, the best reference I have found on Negrito weapons is by Fox and was published shortly after WWII. I uploaded a couple of PDF files with Fox's research here.

Another useful publication that can be found here online is Negritos of Zambales, by William Allan Reed published in 1904--the plates are reproduced in reasonable size and those showing Negrito bows I have copied and posted below.

For several reasons, I am doubtful that the bows and arrows that you show are Negrito. The bows are usually very long (and stand much taller than the Negritos themselves). The arrows are also long and usually tipped with iron. And all examples of Negrito arrows that I have seen were fletched with bird feathers.

Hope this helps.

Ian.

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Kmaddock · 23rd January 2020, 10:52 AM

Thanks Ian =for the images
Yes I agree I am now leaning towards Papua New Guinea as opposed to Philippine Islands
Ken

Edster · 23rd January 2020, 01:27 PM

It looks like the set up a security guard at a club in Port Moresby, PNG had (2010). He said he had used it previously to shoot a carjacker up the street. The target point looked to be about 50 or so yards away. Interesting he was armed this way, but firearms are discouraged there.

Regards,
Ed

22nd January 2020, 10:26 AM	#1
Ian Vikingsword Staff Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: The Aussie Bush Posts: 4,399	Ken, the best reference I have found on Negrito weapons is by Fox and was published shortly after WWII. I uploaded a couple of PDF files with Fox's research here. Another useful publication that can be found here online is Negritos of Zambales, by William Allan Reed published in 1904--the plates are reproduced in reasonable size and those showing Negrito bows I have copied and posted below. For several reasons, I am doubtful that the bows and arrows that you show are Negrito. The bows are usually very long (and stand much taller than the Negritos themselves). The arrows are also long and usually tipped with iron. And all examples of Negrito arrows that I have seen were fletched with bird feathers. Hope this helps. Ian. . Attached Images

23rd January 2020, 10:52 AM	#2
Kmaddock Member Join Date: May 2014 Location: Ireland Posts: 543	Thanks Ian =for the images Yes I agree I am now leaning towards Papua New Guinea as opposed to Philippine Islands Ken

23rd January 2020, 01:27 PM	#3
Edster Member Join Date: Oct 2010 Posts: 415	It looks like the set up a security guard at a club in Port Moresby, PNG had (2010). He said he had used it previously to shoot a carjacker up the street. The target point looked to be about 50 or so yards away. Interesting he was armed this way, but firearms are discouraged there. Regards, Ed