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Bamboo bow, 59.5 in. l. x 1.5 in. diam, black wood bow (?), +
Bamboo bow, 59.5 in. l. x 1.5 in. diam, black wood bow (?), +
Object Number 973-11-70/5315B
Display Title Bamboo bow, 59.5 in. l. x 1.5 in. diam, black wood bow (?), +
Descriptions
Object Description Bamboo bow, 59.5 in. l. x 1.5 in. diam, black wood bow (?), +
Inventory Description Bow, dark brown wood, flat, tapered both ends, bowstring attached
Classification
  • Bow
Department Ethnographic
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
Oceania / Papua New Guinea
Additional Geographic Terms Ialibu district; Ko village
Materials Wood, Plant fiber
Dimensions Overall: 159 x 2.9 x 1.7 cm (62 5/8 x 1 1/8 x 11/16 in.)
Quantity 1
Label on object 973-11-70/5315B, TN103

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