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1941.3.113

Bow, made from wood. [ASh [OPS move] 24/7/2017]

1941.3.113

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Collection type
Object
Description
Bow, made from wood. [ASh [OPS move] 24/7/2017]
Long description
Bow, made from wood. Bound in four places (two at either tip and then slightly further down from this), with cotton thread. The bow string is made from plant fibre. [ASh [OPS move] 24/7/2017]
Cultural groups
Macusi
Person
Field collector James Williams
PRM source Mrs James Williams
Date / Period
Date made: Before 1941
Date collected
By 1941
Acquisition information
Donated: 03/1941
Materials and processes
Material Plant Fibre, Material Cotton Seed Fibre Yarn Plant, Material Wood Plant, Process Strung, Process Bound, Process Carved
Dimensions
Depth: max 18 mm, Length: max 1749 mm, Width: max 20 mm
Object numbers
Accession number: 1941.3.113

Search terms: Archery Weapon, Bow

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