Bow

17006

From: New Hebrides

Curatorial Section: Oceanian

Object Number 17006
Current Location Collections Storage
Provenience New Hebrides
Section Oceanian
Materials Wood | Plant Fiber
Description

Of the "reflex" type. A bracer, in the form of a wooden ring or a spiral of creeper, was worn about the left wrist to guard it against the recoil of the bowstring.

Length 146 cm
Credit Line Gift of Robert H. Lamborn, 1893

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