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Large bow of dark wood with elaborate weaving and carving on upper end+
Large bow of dark wood with elaborate weaving and carving on upper end+
Object Number 46-78-70/2326
Display Title Large bow of dark wood with elaborate weaving and carving on upper end+
Descriptions
Inventory Description Bow, flat, tapered at both ends, ends broken, carving on one end, bowstring atta
Classification
  • Bow
Department Ethnographic
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
Oceania / Philippines
Materials Wood, Cane
Dimensions Overall: 179.5 x 3.8 x 1.8 cm (70 11/16 x 1 1/2 x 11/16 in.)
Quantity 1
Label on object 46-78-70/2326
Provenance
Collector Mr. Ernest T. Jackson (01/01/1880-01/01/1900)
Donor Mr. Patrick T. Jackson (11/27/1946)

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