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Object Number
985-27-10/59180
Display Title
Double curved bow w/ sinew string. Sinew backed bow. Sinew wrapped
Descriptions
Object Description
Double curved bow w/ sinew string. Sinew backed bow. Sinew wrapped at either end and at hand hold. 106.1x8.3cm.
Inventory Description
Bow, double curved, intact sinew bowstring, wrapped hand grip
Classification
- Bow
Department
Ethnographic
Date
19th century
Culture
- Apache
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
North America
/
United States
/
Arizona
Materials
Wood, Fiber, Sinew
Dimensions
Overall: 106 x 7.6 x 4 cm (41 3/4 x 3 x 1 9/16 in.)
Quantity
1
Label on object
985-27-10/59180; 34363
Provenance
Owner
William Radcliff Morris
(01/01/1878-01/01/1893)
Owner
Mrs. George Crook
Owner
Mrs. William R. Morris
(07/01/1930)
Collector
General George Crook
(Unknown)
Donor
William H. Claflin, Jr.
(07/01/1930 - 01/01/1985)
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