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1930.12.1

Bow with lizard skin and cowries attached. [El.B 20/2/2007]

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1930.12.1

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Collection type
Object
Description
Bow with lizard skin and cowries attached. [El.B 20/2/2007]
Geographical reference
Ghana
Africa > Western Africa > Ghana
Cultural groups
Konkomba
Person
Field collector Harold Arthur Blair
PRM source Harold Arthur Blair
Date / Period
Date made: Before 1930
Date collected
By 1930
Acquisition information
Donated: 1930
Materials and processes
Material Monitor Lizard Skin Reptile, Material Cowrie Shell
Dimensions
Length: max 1040 mm
Object numbers
Accession number: 1930.12.1

Search terms: Archery Weapon, Bow

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