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1915.25.51

Bamboo bow. [ASh [OPS move] 11/8/2017]

1915.25.51

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Collection type
Object
Description
Bamboo bow. [ASh [OPS move] 11/8/2017]
Long description
Bow, made from a long length of bamboo, which tapers towards either end. The bow appears to have been stained dark brown. The bow is split and broken along one tip. [ASh [OPS move] 11/8/2017]
Geographical reference
Australia
Oceania > Australia and New Zealand > Australia
Queensland Cape York
Person
Field collector Henry Nottidge Moseley
Field collector HMS Challenger
PRM source Amabel Nevill Sollas
Date / Period
Date made: Before 1876
Date collected
1872 - 1876
Acquisition information
Donated: 04/1915
Materials and processes
Material Bamboo Plant, Process Carved, Process Stained
Dimensions
Depth: max 24 mm, Length: max 1928 mm, Width: max 46 mm
Object numbers
Accession number: 1915.25.51

Search terms: Archery Weapon, Bow