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Object Number 27-56-70/D2757.1
Display Title Bow
Descriptions
Inventory Description Bow, ridged, tapered at both ends, split cane bowstring attached
Classification
  • Bow
Department Ethnographic
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
Oceania / Papua New Guinea / <State> / <County> / <City> / Village of Kowel
Additional Geographic Terms Maro River, about 60 mi from mouth of
Materials Wood, Cane
Dimensions Overall: 168.4 x 3.9 x 2.5 cm (66 5/16 x 1 9/16 x 1 in.)
Quantity 1
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