Bow Case

38014D

From: New Mexico

Curatorial Section: American

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Object Number 38014D
Current Location Collections Storage
Culture Cochiti | Pueblo | Keres
Provenience New Mexico
Culture Area Southwest Culture Area
Section American
Description

Bow case made from sheep skin turned wool side in with cut fringe at the bottom. The upper end is trimmed with red flannel. A sling strap is attached and one side has the edges lined with red flannel while the other side is completely covered in patterned blue cloth. A small mat of feathers and a beak is attached where one end of the sling strap joins with the bow case. Attached to quiver, 38014C.

Length 94 cm
Width 6 cm
Credit Line Purchased from Thomas B. Donaldson; subscription of John Wanamaker, 1901

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