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Object Number 69-36-10/2599
Display Title Bow, bowcase, quiver, and 17 arrows. Bow is sinew-wrapped willow.
Descriptions
Indigenous Term Tlel baah
Object Description Bow, bowcase, quiver, and 17 arrows. Bow is sinew-wrapped willow. Quiver is cowhide.
Inventory Description Bow case and quiver with 6 arrows and bow, hide with fringe
Classification
  • Accessory
Department Ethnographic
Date 19th century
Culture
  • Apache
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
North America / United States
Dimensions Overall: 122 x 25 x 5 cm (48 1/16 x 9 13/16 x 1 15/16 in.)
Quantity 8
Label on object 69-36-10/2599
Provenance
Collector J. W. Foye (Unknown)
Donor J. W. Foye (01/01/1869)

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