Skip to main content
Object Number
986-14-10/60042
Display Title
Bow
Descriptions
Object Description
Long, dark-wood bow; red painted tips with carved notches to which the sinew-like string is tied. Thin strips of wood (cedar bark?) are wrapped around each end and the wider, flattened middle section. String wrapped around middle near old collection number, 1283. Three black stripes. Strip of leather tied on one end. Dabs of white paint.
Inventory Description
Bow, red tips, loose wrapped fiber at ends and grip, sinew string
Classification
- Bow
Department
Ethnographic
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
North America
Additional Geographic Terms
Northwest coast
Materials
Wood, Fiber, Sinew, Pigment
Dimensions
Overall: 137.8 x 3.4 x 2 cm (54 1/4 x 1 5/16 x 13/16 in.)
Quantity
6
Label on object
986-14-10/60042; 1283
Provenance
Provenance
John Nichols
(1985)
Collector
Byron Harvey, III
(1985 - 3/13/1986)
Donor
Byron Harvey, III
(1985 - 3/13/1986)
Important Note about Historical Language
Collections records may contain language, reflecting past collecting practices and methods of analysis, that is no longer acceptable. The Peabody Museum is committed to addressing the problem of offensive and discriminatory language present in its database. Our museum staff are continually updating these records, adding to and improving content. We welcome your feedback and any questions or concerns you may want to share. Please email us with your comments.
