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1923.85.549

Pellet bow, made from wood, cane and bamboo. [ASh [OPS move] 7/7/2017]

1923.85.549

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Collection type
Object
Description
Pellet bow, made from wood, cane and bamboo. [ASh [OPS move] 7/7/2017]
Long description
Bamboo bullet-bow, with cane string split and strutted to hold bullet. There is a wooden grip in the centre of the bow. [ASh [OPS move] 7/7/2017]
Geographical reference
India
Asia > Southern Asia > India
Nagaland Kidikhu
Cultural groups
Sümi Naga
Angami 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, Material Wood Plant, Process Split, Process Sawn
Dimensions
Depth: max 32 mm, Width: max 24 mm, Length: max 872 mm
Object numbers
Accession number: 1923.85.549

Search terms: Archery Weapon, Pellet Bow

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