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1960.3.63.2

Copy of a Fijian bowstring. [ASh [OPS move] 11/8/2017]

1960.3.63.2

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Collection type
Object
Description
Copy of a Fijian bowstring. [ASh [OPS move] 11/8/2017]
Long description
Copy of a Fijian bowstring made by the donor from the inner bark a tree. The string is currently knotted and attached to the bow 1960.3.63 .1 [ASh [OPS move] 11/8/2017]
Geographical reference
Fiji
Oceania > Melanesia > Fiji
Date / Period
Date made: Before 1960
Date collected
By 1960
Acquisition information
Donated: 1960
Materials and processes
Material Bark Fibre Yarn Plant, Process Knotted
Dimensions
Length: max 1945 mm, Width: max 35 mm, Depth: max 25 mm
Object numbers
Accession number: 1960.3.63.2

Search terms: Reproduction, Archery Weapon, Archery Accessory

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