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1915.50.44.1

Model cross-bow trap. [SB [OPS move] 31/7/2017]

1915.50.44.1

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Collection type
Object
Description
Model cross-bow trap. [SB [OPS move] 31/7/2017]
Long description
Model cross-bow trap. The cross-bow trap consists of a piece of wood which is notched towards the ends. Tied to the wood is a length of plant fibre, onto which is attached a perforated smaller piece of wood which is pointed at each tip. Extending from one tip is another length of plant fibre string, at the end of which is tied a smaller notched piece of wood. For the associated arrow see 1915.50.44 .2 [SB [OPS move] 31/7/2017]
Geographical reference
Russia
Europe > Eastern Europe > Russia
Siberia
Cultural groups
Nenets
Samoyed
Date / Period
Date made: Before 1914
Date collected
1914
Acquisition information
Donated: 1915
Materials and processes
Material Wood Plant, Material Plant Fibre, Process Carved, Process Notched, Process Tied
Dimensions
Depth: max 15 mm, Width: max 94 mm, Length: max 405 mm
Object numbers
Accession number: 1915.50.44.1

Search terms: Archery Weapon, Model, Hunting, Cross Bow Trap, Hunting accessory

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