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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
On View
Not on view
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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