The Chenokoa is a wooden pig arrow, which is traditionally made and used by the Onge tribe of Little Andaman Island who are quite isolated indigenous groups who live a self-sufficient lifestyle and have an in-depth knowledge of the ecosystem of the island. The arrow is meant to hunt wild pigs, which shows how the tribe has adapted to their environment and its sustainable practices. The Chenokoa has a detachable pointed iron head, which is leaf-shaped having two sharp edges of the pointed tip and made for deep penetration. The iron head is fitted into a cylindrical wooden socket and tied firmly with a cane strip for its stability. It has a typical characteristic of a bark rope and smeared with natural resin, which connects the shaft to the detachable head. It allows the arrow to be retrieved or tracked even after the head embeds into the target.
The wooden shaft is cylindrical with the lower end narrow compared to the upper part probably to facilitate balance and aerodynamic stability. There is a notch carved at the bottom end for securing the arrow to the bowstring. The Chenokoa is more than a tool of hunting; it stands as a symbol of the cleverness of the Onge tribe where simplicity is mixed with tactical design. Such artifacts really stand as strong marks for tribal endurance, resourceful, and cultural continuity in a modernizing world.