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2018.25.1

Cross-bow trap. Wooden bow with animal sinew string looped over the ends. The tips of the bow are notched. [FB 31/1/2018]

2018.25.1

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Collection type
Object
Description
Cross-bow trap. Wooden bow with animal sinew string looped over the ends. The tips of the bow are notched. [FB 31/1/2018]
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 Found unentered: 31/01/2018
Materials and processes
Material Wood Plant, Material Plant Fibre, Process Carved, Process Notched, Process Tied
Dimensions
Depth: max 23 mm, Width: max 51 mm, Length: max 735 mm
Object numbers
Accession number: 2018.25.1

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

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