Bow and Arrows

CultureNorth American Indian

Date19th century

MediumWood, cordage, and ivory

Dimensions.1 (bow): 54 × 1 3/4 × 1 3/4 inches (137.16 × 4.45 × 4.45 cm)
.2 (arrow): 33 1/2 inches (85.09 cm)
.3 (arrow): 34 3/4 inches (88.27 cm)

Credit LineGift of Lee Lyon in memory of Joanne Lyon

Object number2015.26.31.1-3

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Collections

North American Indian Art

Terms

DescriptionWooden bow with two wood and bone arrows. The bow is made from a single piece of wood, reinforced on the back with cordage. The arrows are primarily made from wood with bone along part of the shaft terminating to bone arrow tips on one end, and feathers at the other end.

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