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Bow
Bow

Bow

Date1890-1901
Mediumwood, paint. sinew
DimensionsOther: 4.6 × 128 cm (1 13/16 × 50 3/8 in.)
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Paper Field ReferencesCMH VII-B-637
Object numberHRC 00637
Descriptionlarge bow made from wood, ends are notched. body is flat on one side, rounded on teh ohter and flares out toward thee centre where it narrows again to a constriction. a twisted sinew rope is used as a bow string. an incised line runs the length of the flat side. bow is painted blue. said to be used for sea otter, etc. hunting.
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Bow
1895-1901
Bow
1895-1901
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1895-1901
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1895-1901
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Bow
1895-1901
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