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Bow of dark polished wood
Bow of dark polished wood
Object Number 41-79-30/2988
Display Title Bow of dark polished wood
Descriptions
Inventory Description Bow, tapered to notched ends, twisted fiber bow string and grips
Classification
  • Bow
Department Ethnographic
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
South America / Dutch Guiana
South America / Suriname
Materials Wood, Fiber
Dimensions Overall: 129.4 x 1.7 x 1.5 cm (50 15/16 x 11/16 x 9/16 in.)
Quantity 1
Label on object 41-79-30/2988

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