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Elk antler bow
Object Number 99-12-10/52946
Display Title Elk antler bow
Descriptions
Object Description Elk antler bow, unstrung, curved and tapering at both ends. The thick sinew backing appears to be a single, large piece, probably from a bison; the hide glue used to adhere it to the bow may be decorated with a glittering material such as mica. The face of the bow is scored or notched underneath the sinew.
Inventory Description Bow, tied with sinew, polished on one side
Classification
  • Bow
Department Ethnographic
Date ca. 1800-1840
Culture
  • Hidatsa?
  • Crow?
  • Mandan?
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
North America / United States
Additional Geographic Terms Upper Missouri River
Materials Horn, Sinew, Antler
Dimensions Overall: 78 x 2.5 x 2 cm (30 11/16 x 1 x 13/16 in.)
Quantity 1
Label on object 52946
Credit Line Gift of the Heirs of David Kimball, 1899
Provenance
Owner David Kimball (Unknown - 1873)
Owner Peale Museum (Unknown - Unknown)
Collector William Clark (Unknown - Unknown)
Collector Meriwether Lewis (Unknown - Unknown)
Donor David Kimball
Donor Augusta K. Horton
Donor L. Cushing Kimball

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