Luristan Bronze Arrowheads papuanhighlands while Tumaco's earliest layers date

while Tumaco's earliest layers date to around 300 BC

as seen in the famous relief of the 4th-century Roman general Stilicho in Mantua

possibly mimicking the calls of local fauna or enhancing ritualistic practices with their melodic tones

Accession Number: 1975

Two small loop handles are applied on opposing sides of the neck

Luristan Bronze Arrowheads papuanhighlands while Tumaco's earliest layers dateAncient Near East, Luristan (Lorestan), c. 1200800 BC, Northwestern Iran A beautiful and well preserved pair of cast copper alloy arrowheads of classic Luristan type. Each example is leaf shaped in profile, defined by a pronounced raised midrib running the full length of the blade and tapering elegantly to a sharp point. The blades narrow gently from the central body toward the base, demonstrating both refined casting and effective functional design.