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Description

Model of a bow and quiver. The bow has a recurve shape and sinew backing and is an accurate reproduction of a full-size bow of this type. The quiver is made from skin, and has the flesh side turned out. A thong was attached along one edge for carrying the quiver.

Information from the Smithsonian

As of 2010, this object consists of small sinew cable-backed bow and a quiver.

  • Collection: Macfarlane Collection
  • Catalogue Number: E7484-0
  • Object Type: bow and arrow model
  • Materials: skin, wood, sinew
  • Manufacturing Techniques: cutting, lashing, braiding, sewing
  • Tags: hunting, land hunting, model

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