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Small wooden bow and 36 arrows in skin quiver; arrows have reed shaft and wooden
Small wooden bow and 36 arrows in skin quiver; arrows have reed shaft and wooden
Object Number 56-57-50/9861
Display Title Small wooden bow and 36 arrows in skin quiver; arrows have reed shaft and wooden
Descriptions
Object Description Small wooden bow and 36 arrows in skin quiver; arrows have reed shaft and wooden points. Probably used for shooting birds though could be ceremonial. Bow, quiver and arrows (baby size)
Inventory Description Bow, carved wood, vegetable fiber cord string, sinew wrapping
Classification
  • Bow
  • Pouch
Department Ethnographic
Culture
  • Naro
  • San
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
Africa
Additional Geographic Terms Africa, Southwest: Bechuanaland; Ghanzi, area of
Materials Wood, Fiber cord, Sinew
Dimensions Overall: 33 x 0.4 x 0.4 cm (13 x 3/16 x 3/16 in.)
Quantity 1
Label on object 56-57-50/9861
Provenance
Expedition Peabody Museum Southwest Africa Expedition

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