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1964.2.87.1

Bow, made from wood. The bow tapers to a point at each tip. The bowstring, made from plant fibre, is tied to each tip of the bow. Tied along the length of the bow towards one end is the extending end of the bow string. [SB [OPS move] 24/7/2017]

1964.2.87.1

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Collection type
Object
Description
Bow, made from wood. The bow tapers to a point at each tip. The bowstring, made from plant fibre, is tied to each tip of the bow. Tied along the length of the bow towards one end is the extending end of the bow string. [SB [OPS move] 24/7/2017]
Cultural groups
Wayana
Person
Field collector Audrey Butt Colson
PRM source Audrey Butt Colson
Date / Period
Date made: Before 1963
Date collected
April - October 1963
Acquisition information
Donated: 1964
Materials and processes
Material Wood Plant, Material Pineapple Fibre Yarn Plant, Process Carved, Process Twisted, Process Tied
Dimensions
Length: max 1792 mm, Width: max 26 mm, Depth: max 19 mm
Object numbers
Accession number: 1964.2.87.1 Other PRM accession number: 1964.2.87a

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

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