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1924.29.4

Wooden bow with string of twisted hide and ?snakeskin bands. [ASh [OPS move] 7/8/2017]

1924.29.4

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Collection type
Object
Description
Wooden bow with string of twisted hide and ?snakeskin bands. [ASh [OPS move] 7/8/2017]
Long description
Bow, made from one piece of wood round in section and tapering to both ends which are roughened to prevent the string (of twisted hide) from slipping. In the centre and halfway towards both ends are bands of skin (?snake). [ASh [OPS move] 7/8/2017]
Cultural groups
Kamba
Person
Field collector George Reginald Carline
PRM source George Reginald Carline
Date / Period
Date made: Before 1924
Date collected
By 1924
Acquisition information
Donated: 1924
Materials and processes
Material Wood Plant, Material Animal Hide Skin, Material Snake Skin Reptile, Process Carved, Process Bound, Process Twisted
Dimensions
Width: max 34 mm, Length: max 1502 mm, Depth: max 31 mm
Object numbers
Accession number: 1924.29.4

Search terms: Archery Weapon, Bow

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