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2017.206.1

Wooden bow strung with cane tied around either end. Shouldered, the wood appears to have been blackened. [FB 17/8/2017]

2017.206.1

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Collection type
Object
Description
Wooden bow strung with cane tied around either end. Shouldered, the wood appears to have been blackened. [FB 17/8/2017]
Geographical reference
India
Asia > Southern Asia > India
Rajasthan Mewar
Cultural groups
Bhil
Person
Field collector Henry Balfour
PRM source Henry Balfour
Date / Period
Date made: Before 1922
Date collected
1922
Acquisition information
Donated: 1923 Found unentered: 17/08/2017
Materials and processes
Material Wood Plant, Material Cane Plant, Process Tied, Process Carved, Process Burnt
Dimensions
Depth: max 37 mm, Width: max 47 mm, Length: max 1382 mm
Object numbers
Accession number: 2017.206.1

Search terms: Archery Weapon, Bow, Weapon

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