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Bow of wood
Object Number 968-48-60/12491
Display Title Bow of wood
Descriptions
Inventory Description Bow, curved wood, flat sides, grooved ends
Classification
  • Bow
Department Ethnographic
Culture
  • Abor
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
Asia / India / Assam
Materials Wood
Dimensions Overall: 63 x 1.3 x 0.6 cm (24 13/16 x 1/2 x 1/4 in.)
Quantity 1
Label on object 968-48-60/12491

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