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Bow, of oak or mesquite. Probably deer sinew. Recurved bow, sinew backed, sine
Bow, of oak or mesquite. Probably deer sinew. Recurved bow, sinew backed, sine
Object Number 98-15-10/51887
Display Title Bow, of oak or mesquite. Probably deer sinew. Recurved bow, sinew backed, sine
Descriptions
Object Description Bow, of oak or mesquite. Probably deer sinew. Recurved bow, sinew backed, sine
Inventory Description Bow, carved wood, recurved, sinew wrapped, string attached
Classification
  • Bow
Department Ethnographic
Date 19th century
Culture
  • Jicarilla
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
North America / United States / New Mexico
Materials Wood, Sinew, Fiber
Dimensions 110 cm x 9 cm
Quantity 1
Provenance
Collector Prof. Frank Russell (01/01/1898)
Expedition Peabody Museum Expedition (01/01/1898)

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