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Wooden bow - cf. 50/2393-2394.
Wooden bow - cf. 50/2393-2394.
Object Number 37-32-50/2392
Display Title Wooden bow - cf. 50/2393-2394.
Descriptions
Object Description Wooden bow
Inventory Description Wood bow, ridged back, flared notched ends, sinew bowstring tied with leather
Classification
  • Bow
Department Ethnographic
Culture
  • Bafia
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
Africa / Cameroon
Additional Geographic Terms Cameroon, southern: Mbam River, along the
Materials Wood, Leather, Sinew
Dimensions Overall: 150.5 x 2.2 x 2.3 cm (59 1/4 x 7/8 x 7/8 in.)
Quantity 1
Label on object 37-32-50/2392

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