Bow Item Number: A7587 from the MOA: University of British Columbia
Description
Short, flat, dark brown wood bow in cross-section: flat on one side and convex on the other side. Slightly curved at the ends with diamond-shaped tips to form notches for the bowstring. One burned stripe on either end (presumably as a result of heating to make a curve).
Item History
- Made in Nooksack, Washington, USA ?
- Collected during 1881
- Owned by William Rowe
- Owned by Margaret Ades before August 17, 1961
- Received from Margaret Ades (Seller) and H. R. MacMillan (Funding source) on August 17, 1961
What
Who
- Culture
- Coast Salish ?
- Previous Owner
- William Rowe and Margaret Ades
- Received from
- Margaret Ades (Seller) and H. R. MacMillan (Funding source)
Where
- Holding Institution
- MOA: University of British Columbia
- Made in
- Nooksack, Washington, USA ?
When
- Collection Date
- during 1881
- Ownership Date
- before August 17, 1961
- Acquisition Date
- on August 17, 1961
Other
- Condition
- good
- Accession Number
- 0055/0029 b