Bow

Item number Na1055 from the MOA: University of British Columbia.

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Description

Curved piece of bone; hole in each end strung with length of rawhide. Two holes in rawhide, one at end, another smaller hole three-quarters along bone's length. Hard outer casing of bone near one end has worn away to reveal marrow. Opposite side to worn area has 7.5 cm.

History Of Use

Bow drill used on ivory or bone. The cord on the bow is wrapped around the drill which is whirled when bow is moved. Mouthpiece often placed over end of drill and whirled from mouth.