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Bow. Pronounced double S shape. Sinew backed w/ sinew stringing and lashi
Bow. Pronounced double S shape. Sinew backed w/ sinew stringing and lashi
Object Number 985-27-10/59222
Display Title Bow. Pronounced double S shape. Sinew backed w/ sinew stringing and lashi
Descriptions
Object Description Bow. Pronounced double S shape. Sinew backed w/ sinew stringing and lashing at each end and at hand hold. Red painted designs on inside and V shapes and diagonal stripes on edge. 100.2x10 cm.
Inventory Description Bow, carved wood, sinew string, sinew lashing and red pigment on bow
Classification
  • Bow
Department Ethnographic
Date 19th century
Culture
  • Apache
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
North America / United States / Arizona?
Materials Wood, Sinew, Pigment
Dimensions Overall: 101 x 2.6 x 1.5 cm (39 3/4 x 1 x 9/16 in.)
Quantity 1
Label on object 985-27-10/59222; 24211; Apache
Provenance
Collector Mr. Rosenblatt (before 1907 - 08/01/1919)
Donor William H. Claflin, Jr. (08/01/1919 - 01/01/1985)

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