Wooden bow. Round in cross-section. 2 pieces of hide wrapped around bow.

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Object Number 985-27-10/60269

Display Title Wooden bow. Round in cross-section. 2 pieces of hide wrapped around bow.

Descriptions

Object Description Wooden bow. Round in cross-section. 2 pieces of hide wrapped around bow.

Inventory Description Bow, carved wood, tapered to points at both ends, 2 strips of hide wrapping

Classification

Department Ethnographic

Date 19th century

Geography/Provenience/Site Name

North America / United States

Materials Wood, Hide

Dimensions Overall: 162.2 x 2.2 x 2.1 cm (63 7/8 x 7/8 x 13/16 in.)

Quantity 1

Label on object 985-27-10/60269; 34535

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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