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Bow, two-toned wood, tapered to points, corded bow string
Bow, two-toned wood, tapered to points, corded bow string
Object Number 89-39-30/54360
Display Title Bow, two-toned wood, tapered to points, corded bow string
Descriptions
Object Description Bow, two-toned wood, tapered to points, corded bow string
Inventory Description Bow, two-toned wood, tapered to points, corded bow string
Classification
  • Bow
Department Ethnographic
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
South America / Brazil
Additional Geographic Terms Paraguay River, Shores of the; Paraguay, near frontier of
Materials Wood, Fiber
Dimensions Overall: 160 x 3.8 x 2.4 cm (63 x 1 1/2 x 15/16 in.)
Quantity 1
Label on object 89-39-30/54360

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