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1923.85.548

Pellet bow with a cane string. [ASh [OPS move] 1/8/2017]

1923.85.548

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Collection type
Object
Description
Pellet bow with a cane string. [ASh [OPS move] 1/8/2017]
Long description
Bamboo bullet-bow, with a cane string split to hold the bullet. The grip consists of another section of cane which is bound to the bow with cane strips. [ASh [OPS move] 1/8/2017]
Geographical reference
India
Asia > Southern Asia > India
Nagaland Chopnyu
Cultural groups
Konyak Naga
Person
Field collector John Henry Hutton
PRM source John Henry Hutton
Date / Period
Date made: Before 1928
Date collected
February 1928
Acquisition information
Donated: 1929
Materials and processes
Material Bamboo Plant, Material Cane Plant, Process Split, Process Bound, Process Carved
Dimensions
Depth: max 31 mm, Width: max 22 mm, Length: max 1177 mm
Object numbers
Accession number: 1923.85.548

Search terms: Archery Weapon, Pellet Bow

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