Skin-covered bow

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Object Number 31-34-50/B5110

Display Title Skin-covered bow

Descriptions

Inventory Description Bow, wood shaft, half skin covered, reed bowstring, cracked

Classification

Department Ethnographic

Geography/Provenience/Site Name

Africa / Congo

Materials Wood, Skin, Reed

Dimensions Overall: 88 x 17.7 x 1.9 cm (34 5/8 x 6 15/16 x 3/4 in.)

Quantity 1

Label on object 31-34-50/B5110; B/5110/ PIGMY MUTON

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