- Collection type
- Object
- Description
- Crossbow of dark polished wood. The stock curves slightly, the butt is carved into roughly a rhombus shape. The bow span is longer than the stock, the ends taper. [AB [OPS move] 1/9/2017]
- Cultural groups
- Sedang
- Date / Period
- Date made: Before 1936
- Date collected
- 1934 - 1936
- Acquisition information
- Donated: 1964
- Materials and processes
- Material Wood Plant, Process Polished, Process Carved
- Dimensions
- Length: max 894 mm, Width: max 452 mm, Height: max 57 mm
- Object numbers
- Accession number: 1964.11.25 Other numbers: 36.4.165
Search terms: Archery Weapon, Hunting, Cross Bow, Hunting accessory
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