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1981.33.119

Bow, made from wood with bast fibre string attached. [ASh [OPS move] 26/7/2017]

1981.33.119

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Collection type
Object
Description
Bow, made from wood with bast fibre string attached. [ASh [OPS move] 26/7/2017]
Long description
Bow, made from wood, with a semi-circular section; the flatter side facing inwards. The bow tapers towards the ends. Attached is a bast fibre yarn string, which is twisted and then knotted onto the tips. [ASh [OPS move] 26/7/2017]
Cultural groups
Sanumá
Person
Field collector Marcus Colchester
PRM source Marcus Colchester
Date / Period
Date made: Before 1980
Date collected
1979 - 1980
Acquisition information
Purchased: 1981
Materials and processes
Material Wood Plant, Material Bast Fibre Yarn Bark Plant, Material String, Process Bound, Process Carved, Process Twisted, Process Knotted
Dimensions
Length: max 1945 mm, Width: max 35 mm, Depth: max 17 mm
Object numbers
Accession number: 1981.33.119 Other numbers: 67

Search terms: Archery Weapon, Fishing, Bow, Fishing Accessory

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