- Collection type
- Object
- Description
- Composite bow [El.B 23/2/2007]
- Geographical reference
- Nunavut Qikiqtaaluk Region [Baffin Island] Cumberland Sound
- Cultural groups
- Nunatsiaqmiut
- Person
- Maker Unknown Maker
- Field collector Unknown Collector
- PRM source Augustus Henry Lane Fox Pitt Rivers founding collection
- Date / Period
- Date made: Possibly before 1874
- Date collected
- ?By 1874
- Acquisition information
- Donated: 1884
- Materials and processes
- Material Animal Horn, Material Animal Sinew, Process Carved, Process Bound
- Dimensions
- Length: max 880 mm
- Object numbers
- Accession number: 1884.15.28 PR Cat other PR nos: 269
Search terms: Archery Weapon, Cordage, Composite Bow
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