- Collection type
- Object
- Description
- Musical bow [bow]
- Long description
- Musical bow [bow]. For associated striker see 1913.55.4 .2 and for associated rod for stopping the string see 1913.55.4 .3 [MO 27/1/2020]
- Geographical reference
- Upper Parana River
- Cultural groups
- Kaiowá
- Person
- Field collector Federico Christian Mayntzhusen
- PRM source Federico Christian Mayntzhusen
- PRM source Director Städtisches Völkermuseum Frankfurt
- Date / Period
- Date made: Before 1913
- Date collected
- By 1913
- Acquisition information
- Donated: 1913
- Materials and processes
- Material Wood Plant, Material String, Process Carved
- Dimensions
- Width: max 90 mm, Length: max 894 mm
- Object numbers
- Accession number: 1913.55.4.1
Search terms: Music, Musical Instrument, Musical Bow
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