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Sinew backed bow
Object Number 08-4-10/72979.1
Display Title Sinew backed bow
Descriptions
Object Description Sinew backed bow. Arrows are 08-4-10/72979.2.
Inventory Description Bow, cotton grip with leather and fiber wrapping, sinew bowstring, sinew back
Classification
  • Bow
Department Ethnographic
Artist Capt. John Pomohane (01/01/1900)
Culture
  • Paiute
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
North America / United States / California / Inyo County / Bishop
Materials Wood, Sinew, Leather, Fiber, Cotton fabric
Dimensions Overall: 100.9 x 2.2 x 1.9 cm (39 3/4 x 7/8 x 3/4 in.)
Quantity 1
Label on object 08-4-10/72979.1
Provenance
Collector Mr. Carroll S. Hartman (01/01/1900)
Donor Mr. Lewis Hobart Farlow (06/01/1908)

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