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1954.4.25

Bow, made from two pieces of Mountain Sheep horn which have been fastened together with iron nails. The tips of the bow have been notched, onto which is attached the bowstring, made from twisted sinew. The bow is also backed with twisted sinew. [SB [OPS move] 25/7/2017]

1954.4.25

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Collection type
Object
Description
Bow, made from two pieces of Mountain Sheep horn which have been fastened together with iron nails. The tips of the bow have been notched, onto which is attached the bowstring, made from twisted sinew. The bow is also backed with twisted sinew. [SB [OPS move] 25/7/2017]
Cultural groups
Inuit (Greenland)
Inuit
Date / Period
Date made: Before 1933
Date collected
By July 1933
Acquisition information
Donated: 1954
Materials and processes
Material Animal Sinew, Material Sheep Horn Animal, Material Iron Metal, Process Nailed, Process Twisted
Dimensions
Width: max 39 mm, Depth: max 38 mm, Length: max 932 mm
Object numbers
Accession number: 1954.4.25

Search terms: Archery Weapon, Bow

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