Arrow (centre), of reed and wood, from Malakula, Vanuatu; part of the Forster collection (part of Forster 144; 1886.1.1195)

Hunting arrow with reed shaft, from 7.2 mm to 8.4 mm in diameter, the wider end being at the point. A shallow notch is cut in the end, and the reed bound behind this with fine coconut fibre to prevent splits. The tapering head is made of palm or tree-fern wood, and has been inserted into the hollow of the reed and bound into position with coconut fibre

• Museum database entry.