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Object Number
985-27-10/60299
Display Title
Wood bow decorated w/ drawings. Drawings of Indians, Anglos, fisk?, weaponry, an
Descriptions
Object Description
Wood bow decorated w/ drawings. Drawings of Indians, Anglos, fisk?, weaponry, and animals on interior. Interior drawings of Indians. 118.1x2.9 cm.
Inventory Description
Bow, curved, painted animal and human designs both sides, notched ends
Classification
- Bow
Department
Ethnographic
Date
19th century
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
North America
/
United States
Materials
Wood, Pigment
Dimensions
Overall: 118.5 x 2.9 x 1.7 cm (46 5/8 x 1 1/8 x 11/16 in.)
Quantity
1
Label on object
985-27-10/60299; 87; 35429
Provenance
Collector
William Radcliff Morris
(1878-1893 - 1930)
Collector
William H. Claflin, Jr.
(1930 - 1985)
Donor
William H. Claflin, Jr.
(1930 - 1985)
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