Bow Item Number: 2948/140 a-b from the MOA: University of British Columbia
Description
Wooden bow. The bow is slightly curved upwards at either end and glossy in appearance. There appear to be three very lightly carved rings or marks around either end. The bowstring, part b, has two fibrous, woven ends that form loops to fit on the bow.
Item History
- Made in Papua, Indonesia
- Collected during 1980
- Owned by Lorne Balshine before April 11, 2012
- Received from Lorne Balshine (Donor) on April 11, 2012
What
- Name
- Bow
- Identification Number
- 2948/140 a-b
- Type of Item
- bow
- Material
- wood and plant fibre
- Part A
- height 195.4 cm, width 3.2 cm, depth 3.9 cm
- Part B
- height 162.5 cm, width 0.8 cm, depth 2.1 cm
Who
- Culture
- Asmat
- Previous Owner
- Lorne Balshine
- Received from
- Lorne Balshine (Donor)
Where
- Holding Institution
- MOA: University of British Columbia
- Made in
- Papua, Indonesia
When
- Collection Date
- during 1980
- Ownership Date
- before April 11, 2012
- Acquisition Date
- on April 11, 2012
Other
- Condition
- good
- Accession Number
- 2948/0140 a-b