Bow, cylindrical, tapered to notched ends, roughly carved, fiber bowstring & wra

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Object Number 89-39-30/54359

Display Title Bow, cylindrical, tapered to notched ends, roughly carved, fiber bowstring & wra

Descriptions

Object Description Bow, cylindrical, tapered to notched ends, roughly carved, fiber bowstring & wrap

Inventory Description Bow, cylindrical, tapered to notched ends, roughly carved, fiber bowstring/wra

Classification

Department Ethnographic

Geography/Provenience/Site Name

South America / Brazil

Additional Geographic Terms Paraguay River, Shores of the; Paraguay, near frontier of

Materials Wood, Vegetable fiber

Dimensions Overall: 151.3 x 4.1 x 2.4 cm (59 9/16 x 1 5/8 x 15/16 in.)

Quantity 1

Label on object 54359

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