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Object Number 30-65-50/H1244

Display Title Bows

Descriptions

Inventory Description Bows, carved wood shaft, skin bands with fur, 1 with metal wrap

Classification

Department Ethnographic

Culture

Ekibondo

Geography/Provenience/Site Name

Africa / Congo / <State> / <County> / <City> / Ekibondo

Additional Geographic Terms Nile District, Upper

Materials Wood, Skin, Fur, Metal, Reed

Dimensions Overall: 88.5 x 1.8 x 1.8 cm (34 13/16 x 11/16 x 11/16 in.)

Quantity 5

Label on object 30-65-50/ H/ 1244

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