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1931.50.1.1

Composite bow. Made from wood and reflexed in shape. Along the length of the bow are strips of ?sinew which are green in colour. The bow is painted on both sides, the design of which has partially faded, with a geometric and floral pattern in gold and black. [SB [OPS Move] 5/7/2017]

1931.50.1.1

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Collection type
Object
Description
Composite bow. Made from wood and reflexed in shape. Along the length of the bow are strips of ?sinew which are green in colour. The bow is painted on both sides, the design of which has partially faded, with a geometric and floral pattern in gold and black. [SB [OPS Move] 5/7/2017]
Person
Field collector Donald Gunn
PRM source Donald Gunn
Date / Period
Date made: Before 1931
Date collected
By 1931
Acquisition information
Donated: 1931
Materials and processes
Material Pigment, Material Wood Plant, Material Sinew, Process Painted, Process Carved
Dimensions
Length: max 1037 mm, Width: max 248 mm, Depth: max 51 mm
Object numbers
Accession number: 1931.50.1.1

Search terms: Archery Weapon, Composite Bow

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