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1923.84.434

Bow, made from bamboo. [ASh [OPS move] 1/8/2017]

1923.84.434

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Collection type
Object
Description
Bow, made from bamboo. [ASh [OPS move] 1/8/2017]
Long description
Bow, made from bamboo with notched ends at either tip. Highly polished surface. The bamboo bow string mentioned in the Accession Book was not found with the bow. [ASh [OPS move] 1/8/2017]
Geographical reference
India
Asia > Southern Asia > India
Meghalaya Khasi Hills
Person
Field collector John Henry Hutton
PRM source John Henry Hutton
Date / Period
Date made: Before 1919
Date collected
By 1919
Acquisition information
Loaned: 12/1919 Donated: 1928
Materials and processes
Material Bamboo Plant, Process Strung
Dimensions
Depth: max 29 mm, Length: max 1450 mm, Width: max 16 mm
Object numbers
Accession number: 1923.84.434

Search terms: Archery Weapon, Hunting, Bow, Hunting accessory