432 APPENDIX G. 
Quiver and Arrows. Similar to preceding. Thirteen arrows, sev- 
eral with bone foreshafts, two of these being feathered with four 
feathers inserted in a band of bark which encircles the shaftment. 
The quiver also contains a fire stick. 18992 
Quiver and Arrows. Similar to preceding. Two arrows have 
bone foreshafts. Quiver contains one shorter arrow, feathered with 
four feathers cemented with gum; also a reed with an iron point, 
the end of which is divided into two flat prongs, possibly for use 
in extracting arrows from quiver. 18993 
Quiver and Arrows. Similar to 18991. Twenty-two arrows, two 
with bone foreshafts. 18980 
Shield. Made of hide. Round, with convex centre and small 
projecting boss. Rim formed by turning up edge. Has hide 
handle, and is ornamented with impressed patterns consisting of 
concentric rings intersecting numerous radiating lines. Has thong 
for suspension. Diameter, 23 inches. 18900 
Shield. Similar to preceding, but without loop, and with painted 
instead of impressed ornament, the rings being black and radiating 
lines red. Diameter, 20? inches. 18899 
Spear. Narrow blade with median ridge. Coil of flat iron 
around shaft below socket. Spud pointed. Length, 78 inches; 
blade, 5} inches; socket, 6 inches ; and spud, 7 inches. 18925 a 
Spear. Narrow leaf-shaped iron blade with median ridge. 
Shaft wrapped with spiral strip of brass below blade. Spud flat- 
tened at end; above it a band of heavy leather with projecting 
seams at each side. Length, 934 inches; blade, 64 inches; 
socket, 9 inches; and spud, 9 inches. 18925 
Spear Head. Leaf-shaped, with median ridge. Length, 13 inches: 
blade, 9 inches; socket, 4 inches. 18923 
Spear Head. Similar to preceding. Length, 19} inches; blade, 
gi inches; socket, 10 inches. 18923 a 
Spear Head. Blade ovate, with sharpened edge. Length, 83 
inches; blade, 4 inches; socket, 4} inches. 18924 
Sword. Curved, scimitar-shaped blade, double edged, with two 
broad deep grooves extending entire length. Hult, wood; scab- 
bard, leather. A typical Abyssinian sword. Sheikh Husein tribe. 
Length: blade, 31 inches; hilt, 44 inches. 18901 
Sword. Blade curved back, with five rib-like grooves. Hilt 
wood, similar to preceding. Scabbard red leather, with belt with 
iron buckle. Length: blade, 21 inches; hilt, 4 inches. Sheikh 
Husein tribe. 19002 
