Bow Item Number: A1141 from the MOA: University of British Columbia
Description
A slightly curved bow, which, in cross-section, has a flat surface on one side while the other side is convex. Narrow at the tip and slightly narrower at the handgrip. Has a design consisting of an alternating pattern of green bands and red evergreen-tree/hour-glass-like shapes. Pair of notches on either end to hold bowstring.
Item History
- Made in British Columbia, Canada
- Collected in Bella Bella, British Columbia, Canada and 'Qvuqvai, British Columbia, Canada between 1914 and 1931
- Owned by George E. Darby before 1931
- Received from George E. Darby (Seller) and U.B.C. Class of 1931 (Funding source) during 1931
What
Who
- Culture
- Heiltsuk
- Previous Owner
- George E. Darby
- Received from
- George E. Darby (Seller) and U.B.C. Class of 1931 (Funding source)
Where
- Holding Institution
- MOA: University of British Columbia
- Made in
- British Columbia, Canada
- Collected in
- Bella Bella, British Columbia, Canada and 'Qvuqvai, British Columbia, Canada
When
- Collection Date
- between 1914 and 1931
- Ownership Date
- before 1931
- Acquisition Date
- during 1931
Other
- Condition
- good
- Current Location
- Case 12
- Accession Number
- 1911/0032