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Long bow of red wood, back side is black as well as the lines
Long bow of red wood, back side is black as well as the lines
Object Number 46-78-70/2389
Display Title Long bow of red wood, back side is black as well as the lines
Descriptions
Object Description Long bow of red wood, back side is black as well as the lines running +
Inventory Description Bow, curved wood, black one side, black lines, bow-string attached both ends
Classification
  • Bow
Department Ethnographic
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
Oceania / Solomon islands
Materials Wood, Plant fiber, Pigment
Dimensions Overall: 213 x 3.9 x 1.6 cm (83 7/8 x 1 9/16 x 5/8 in.)
Quantity 1
Label on object 46-78-70/2389
Provenance
Collector Mr. Ernest T. Jackson (08/15/1900)
Dealer S. Jacob (08/15/1900)
Donor Mr. Patrick T. Jackson (11/27/1946)

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