It was, a traditional quiver for arrows, belonging to the Kuki tribe of the state of Manipur. Of that tribe, this wonderful piece speaks of its intelligence with which it invented the best tools for hunting and war. It was made out of a long and hollow bamboo piece cut longitudinally, with a lid made from a blackish bamboo piece which meshes very well with the functionality plus beauty for its purpose. The design has been cut out on rounded top and semicircular extension with a hole perforated at the center probably meant for ventilation or tying. Contained in this quiver are seven arrows made for precision utility. The main body of this quiver is covered in woven netting of cane strips which gives an extra functional and durability feature along with eye appeal. Bamboo is a light and strong material for tribal weaponry with enough ease of movement achieved while going through dense forests.
Used in hunting and during tribal wars, this quiver shows the bamboo craftsmanship of the Kuki tribe and their closeknit relationship with nature. Actually, this careful designing speaks the value of a combination of culture and site values in which functionality is merged with traditional arts. Such objects are not preserved today as hunting gears, but are signs of indigenous knowledge, cultural identity, and survival strategies of the tribal communities.