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Auvallimar bow, keyed; rare old example; fine patina; (11709A) kitiar.
Auvallimar bow, keyed; rare old example; fine patina; (11709A) kitiar.
Object Number 991-17-30/11709B
Display Title Auvallimar bow, keyed; rare old example; fine patina; (11709A) kitiar.
Descriptions
Object Description Auvallimar bow, keyed; rare old example; fine patina; (11709A) kitiar. Bow:wood + reed.
Inventory Description Bow, musical accesory, wood body with fiber string
Classification
  • String
Department Ethnographic
Culture
  • Shuar
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
South America / Ecuador
Additional Geographic Terms Southeast
Materials Wood, Vegetable fiber, Reed
Dimensions Overall: 45 x 3.5 x 1.2 cm (17 11/16 x 1 3/8 x 1/2 in.)
Quantity 1
Label on object 991-17-30/11709b
Provenance
Collector Phyllis K. Schreter (March 1985-April 1985 - 12/20/1991)
Collector A. Harvey Schreter (March 1985-April 1985 - 12/20/91)
Donor Phyllis K. Schreter (March 1985-April 1985 - 12/20/1991)
Donor A. Harvey Schreter (March 1985-April 1985 - 12/20/91)

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