Bow Item Number: 1156/40 from the MOA: University of British Columbia
Description
Long curved wooden bow with grey fur attached to lower portion of the bow handle and to the top of the bow. Flap of fur hangs above the top part of the bow.
History Of Use
Used for weapon in warfare and hunting. Arrows were typically poisoned when used for warfare.
Item History
- Made in Democratic Republic of the Congo
- Owned by Eleanore C. Treutle Stephens before December 1, 1986
- Received from Eleanore C. Treutle Stephens (Donor) on December 1, 1986
What
Who
- Culture
- Mbuti
- Previous Owner
- Eleanore C. Treutle Stephens
- Received from
- Eleanore C. Treutle Stephens (Donor)
Where
- Holding Institution
- MOA: University of British Columbia
- Made in
- Democratic Republic of the Congo
When
- Ownership Date
- before December 1, 1986
- Acquisition Date
- on December 1, 1986
Other
- Condition
- good
- Accession Number
- 1156/0040