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1884.15.40

Bow, made from dark palm wood. Each tip has been notched, attached to which is the twisted plant fibre bow string. [SB [OPS move] 24/7/2017]

1884.15.40

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Collection type
Object
Description
Bow, made from dark palm wood. Each tip has been notched, attached to which is the twisted plant fibre bow string. [SB [OPS move] 24/7/2017]
Date / Period
Date made: Before 1884
Date collected
Prior to 1884
Acquisition information
Donated: 1884
Materials and processes
Material Palm Wood Plant, Material Plant Fibre, Process Carved, Process Notched, Process Twisted
Dimensions
Length: max 1744 mm, Width: max 23 mm, Depth: max 16 mm
Object numbers
Accession number: 1884.15.40

Search terms: Archery Weapon, Bow

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