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1924.49.1

Bow, made from split bamboo. The bamboo is curved slightly. The tips have been notched, onto which is looped the cane bowstring. [SB [OPS move] 31/7/2017]

1924.49.1

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Collection type
Object
Description
Bow, made from split bamboo. The bamboo is curved slightly. The tips have been notched, onto which is looped the cane bowstring. [SB [OPS move] 31/7/2017]
Geographical reference
India
Asia > Southern Asia > India
Odisha
Date / Period
Date made: Before 1924
Date collected
By 1924
Acquisition information
Donated: 1924
Materials and processes
Material Bamboo Plant, Material Cane Plant, Process Split, Process Notched, Process Tied
Dimensions
Length: max 1378 mm, Depth: max 13 mm, Width: max 31 mm
Object numbers
Accession number: 1924.49.1

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