Bow, made from wood. The bow is straight and tapers slightly towards each tip. The tips have been notched. Tied to each tip is the bow string, which consists of two lengths, made from twisted plant fibre. One of the lengths of bow string is bound to the bow towards each end. [SB [OPS move] 24/7/2017]

Collection type: Object
Description: Bow, made from wood. The bow is straight and tapers slightly towards each tip. The tips have been notched. Tied to each tip is the bow string, which consists of two lengths, made from twisted plant fibre. One of the lengths of bow string is bound to the bow towards each end. [SB [OPS move] 24/7/2017]
Geographical reference: Guyana
Latin America and the Caribbean > South America > Guyana; Kamarang River
Cultural groups: Pemón
Person: Field collector Audrey Butt Colson; PRM source Audrey Butt Colson
Date / Period: Date made: Before 1957
Date collected: April - September 1957
Acquisition information: Donated: 1958
Materials and processes: Material Wood Plant, Material Plant Fibre, Process Carved, Process Twisted, Process Tied, Process Notched, Process Bound
Dimensions: Width: max 27 mm, Depth: max 20 mm, Length: max 1878 mm
Object numbers: Accession number: 1958.3.103

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