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Object Number
985-27-10/59426
Display Title
Bow, broken in half. Discrete double curve shape.
Descriptions
Object Description
Bow, broken in half. Discrete double curve shape. Rectangular in cross-section. Each end tapers and is carved out for stringing. Piece of red on center of bow w/ strips of quillwork wrapped around it. Piece of yellow cloth around bow.
Inventory Description
Bow, bent wood, tapered notched ends, 3 bands of quillwork on cloth, broken
Classification
- Bow
Department
Ethnographic
Date
19th century
Culture
- Cherokee?
- Southeastern Ojibwa?
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
North America
/
United States
Materials
Wood, Quill, Cotton, Wool, Cloth
Dimensions
Overall: 134 x 3.6 cm (52 3/4 x 1 7/16 in.)
Quantity
2
Label on object
985-27-10/59426
Provenance
Owner
Mrs. William R. Morris
(07/01/1930)
Collector
William Radcliff Morris
(01/01/1878-01/01/1893)
Donor
William H. Claflin, Jr.
(07/01/1930 - 01/01/1985)
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