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1941.3.115

Bow, made from wood with a plant fibre string. [ASh [OPS move] 24/7/2017]

1941.3.115

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Collection type
Object
Description
Bow, made from wood with a plant fibre string. [ASh [OPS move] 24/7/2017]
Long description
Bow, made from a long length of dark coloured wood, with a semi-circular section and notched at either end. Attached is a twisted plant fibre string, which is bound onto the bow at either end. [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 Wood Plant, Material Plant Fibre, Process Strung, Process Carved, Process Twisted, Process Bound
Dimensions
Depth: max 20 mm, Length: max 1834 mm, Width: max 23 mm
Object numbers
Accession number: 1941.3.115

Search terms: Archery Weapon, Bow