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Bow, iron tipped
Object Number 30-65-50/H1204
Display Title Bow, iron tipped
Descriptions
Inventory Description Wood bow, tapered to notched ends, fur grips, reed bowstring
Classification
  • Bow
Department Ethnographic
Culture
  • Mangbetu
  • Ekibondo
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
Africa / Congo
Materials Wood, Reed, Fur, Fiber
Dimensions Overall: 129 x 2.6 x 2.1 cm (50 13/16 x 1 x 13/16 in.)
Quantity 1
Label on object 30-65-50/H1204

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