Model Bow Item Number: B735 from the MOA: University of British Columbia
Description
A plain natural coloured model bow with a "string" made of a bamboo splint tied at each end. The bow has three natural sections.
History Of Use
Small bow for hunting.
Narrative
Received by Joy Inglis in Bihar.
Item History
- Made in Bihar, India
- Collected during 1968
- Owned by Jerome Soreng before 1968
- Received from Jerome Soreng (Donor) during 1968
What
- Name
- Model Bow
- Identification Number
- B735
- Type of Item
- bow
- Material
- bamboo grass and fibre
- Manufacturing Technique
- carved and tied
- Overall
- height 61.6 cm, width 7.0 cm, depth 2.5 cm
Who
- Culture
- Santal
- Previous Owner
- Jerome Soreng
- Received from
- Jerome Soreng (Donor)
Where
- Holding Institution
- MOA: University of British Columbia
- Made in
- Bihar, India
When
- Collection Date
- during 1968
- Ownership Date
- before 1968
- Acquisition Date
- during 1968
Other
- Condition
- fair
- Accession Number
- 0146/0027