Bow Item Number: Aa105 from the MOA: University of British Columbia
Description
Miniature bow, simple curve, made of gemsbok horn. Bound at either end and at centre with sinew. Strung with twisted sinew, attached at both ends by knotted loop.
History Of Use
Arrows shot from this miniature ceremonial bow intended to carry good thoughts or wishes of archer.
Cultural Context
Ceremonial bow.
Item History
- Made in Okavango Swamps, Botswana
- Collected between 1967 and 1975
- Owned by Frank A. Gaudin before September 15, 1975
- Received from Frank A. Gaudin (Seller) and Museum of Anthropology Donations Fund (Funding source) on September 15, 1975
What
- Name
- Bow
- Identification Number
- Aa105
- Type of Item
- bow
- Material
- gemsbok horn and sinew
- Manufacturing Technique
- bound and knotted
- Overall
- height 14.5 cm, width 2.5 cm, depth 1.2 cm
Who
- Culture
- Khoisan ?
- Previous Owner
- Frank A. Gaudin
- Received from
- Frank A. Gaudin (Seller) and Museum of Anthropology Donations Fund (Funding source)
Where
- Holding Institution
- MOA: University of British Columbia
- Made in
- Okavango Swamps, Botswana
When
- Collection Date
- between 1967 and 1975
- Ownership Date
- before September 15, 1975
- Acquisition Date
- on September 15, 1975
Other
- Condition
- good
- Current Location
- Case 100
- Accession Number
- 0287/0084 b