Bow

AF1801

From: Kasai District | Belgian Congo

Curatorial Section: African

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Object Number AF1801
Current Location Collections Storage
Culture Baluba | Basonge
Provenience Kasai District | Belgian Congo
Section African
Materials Wood | Reptile Skin | Fiber
Description

Wooden bow with a rounded surface. The grip is made from reptile skin cut at the ends to create short fringe. It is secured with leather ties on either end. The upper and lower ends have dome-shaped attachment points for the bow string which is no longer present.

Length 131.4 cm
Credit Line Purchased from J. F. G. Umlauff, 1912
Other Number 989 - Field No SF

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