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Object Number
985-27-10/60321
Display Title
Bow, possibly Apache. Inside of bow covered w/ yellow pigment. Back of bow dec
Descriptions
Object Description
Bow, possibly Apache. Inside of bow covered w/ yellow pigment. Back of bow decorated w/ incised and painted designs. "Geronimo" written in pencil on side. 122.5x2.7 cm.
Inventory Description
Bow, wooden, incised design on one face, red and brown pigment
Classification
- Arrow
Department
Ethnographic
Date
19th century
Culture
- Apache?
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
North America
/
United States
Materials
Wood, Cotton string, Pigment
Dimensions
Overall: 122 x 3.5 x 2 cm (48 1/16 x 1 3/8 x 13/16 in.)
Quantity
1
Label on object
985-27-10/60321, Geronimo
Provenance
Owner
Geronimo
Collector
William H. Claflin, Jr.
(01/01/1900-01/01/1950?)
Donor
William H. Claflin, Jr.
(01/01/1985)
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