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Bow, broken in half. Discrete double curve shape.
Bow, broken in half. Discrete double curve shape.
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
  • Southeastern Ojibwa?
  • Cherokee?
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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