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1928.69.1204

Bamboo bow, with a string made of cane. [ASh [OPS move] 7/7/2017]

1928.69.1204

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Collection type
Object
Description
Bamboo bow, with a string made of cane. [ASh [OPS move] 7/7/2017]
Long description
Bamboo bow. The string has been constructed from a length of cane that has been split and looped at the ends to attach it onto the bow. The bow and the string have been painted black. [ASh [OPS move] 7/7/2017]
Geographical reference
India
Asia > Southern Asia > India
Assam Nagaland Arunachal Pradesh Mizoram Meghalaya
Cultural groups
Bagata
Person
Field collector James Philip Mills
PRM source James Philip Mills
Date / Period
Date made: Before 1928
Date collected
19 July 1928
Acquisition information
Donated: 1929
Materials and processes
Material Bamboo Plant, Material Cane Plant, Material Pigment, Process Notched, Process Carved, Process Painted
Dimensions
Length: max 1308 mm, Width: max 39 mm, Depth: max 74 mm
Object numbers
Accession number: 1928.69.1204

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