It is an The traditional bamboo arrow is an indispensable hunting tool of the Santhal tribe, one of the largest tribal communities in India mainly found residing in Jharkhand, West Bengal, and Odisha. It has a thin bamboo shaft on which an iron arrowhead is attached, which has extensive shaping with a medial ridge running along both surfaces for penetration and strength. The tang of the arrow head is firmly seated into the bamboo shaft and tied down with bark thread, a natural binding material often used by Santhals. Not only does this make it last long, but it is also a practice showing the sustainability of the value and high-end knowledge possessed by the tribe regarding forest resources. At the rear end of the shaft, are feathers, attached with much care making them serves the purpose of fletching, which gives stabilization to the arrow during its flight. This end of the stick has got a grove to hold it safely onto the bow string.
Among the Santhal people, traditionally hunting was of prime importance not only in terms of its subsistence but through social life and rituals. Bows and arrows are often seen in folk dances, festivals, and community games, thus denoting their valued role in the Santhal culture. Although traditional weapons were entirely replaced by modern ones, still these handcrafted arrows symbolize the resilience, crafts, and harmonious relationship with nature that define the Santhal tribe.