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Sinew-backed bow
Object Number 09-8-10/75040
Display Title Sinew-backed bow
Descriptions
Object Description Sinew-backed bow. With arrows 09-8-10/75040.
Inventory Description Bow, curved at center, flaring ends, leather wrapped grip and ends
Classification
  • Bow
Department Ethnographic
Culture
  • Southern Paiute
  • Chemehuevi
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
North America / United States / California
Additional Geographic Terms Iron Needles
Materials Wood, Sinew, Leather
Dimensions Overall: 117 x 11 x 3.7 cm (46 1/16 x 4 5/16 x 1 7/16 in.)
Quantity 1
Label on object 09-8-10/75040
Provenance
Collector Rev. J. W. Millar (01/01/1895-1909)
Donor Mr. Lewis Hobart Farlow (01/01/1909)

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