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1908.34.4

Bow, made from wood. The bow has a natural curve and is pointed at each tip. One side of the bow has been stained dark brown. [SB [OPS Move] 12/7/2017]

1908.34.4

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Collection type
Object
Description
Bow, made from wood. The bow has a natural curve and is pointed at each tip. One side of the bow has been stained dark brown. [SB [OPS Move] 12/7/2017]
Cultural groups
Maasai
Person
Field collector Alfred Claud Hollis
PRM source Alfred Claud Hollis
Date / Period
Date made: Before 1908
Date collected
By 1908
Acquisition information
Donated: 1908
Materials and processes
Material Wood Plant, Material Varnish, Process Carved, Process Stained
Dimensions
Depth: max 17 mm, Width: max 15 mm, Length: max 1044 mm
Object numbers
Accession number: 1908.34.4

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