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1932.11.83.1

Bow with string of split bamboo. [El.B 20/2/2007]

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1932.11.83.1

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Collection type
Object
Description
Bow with string of split bamboo. [El.B 20/2/2007]
Geographical reference
Ghana
Africa > Western Africa > Ghana
Tarkwa
Cultural groups
Mossi
Person
Field collector Robert Powley Wild
PRM source Robert Powley Wild
Date / Period
Date made: Before 1931
Date collected
30 December 1931
Acquisition information
Donated: 1932
Materials and processes
Material Bamboo Plant, Material Skin, Material Plant Fibre
Dimensions
Length: max 1250 mm
Object numbers
Accession number: 1932.11.83.1

Search terms: Archery Weapon, Bow

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