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Sinew-backed bow, recurved
Object Number 34-24-10/3715
Display Title Sinew-backed bow, recurved
Descriptions
Inventory Description Bow, sinew backed, corded bowstring, leather wrapped grip
Classification
  • Bow
Department Ethnographic
Culture
  • Chemehuevi
  • Southern Paiute
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
North America / United States / Arizona / La Paz County / Parker
Materials Wood, Sinew, Leather, Cotton thread
Dimensions Overall: 134.5 x 4.4 x 2.7 cm (52 15/16 x 1 3/4 x 1 1/16 in.)
Quantity 1
Label on object 34-24-10/3715
Provenance
Owner Joe Brown (01/01/1933-01/01/1934)
Collector Dr. Isabel T. Kelly (01/01/1933-01/01/1934)
Intermediary Dr. Isabel T. Kelly (02/01/1934-06/01/1934)

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