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Bow

MOA: University of British Columbia

2948/140 a-b

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.

  • Type of Item bow
  • Culture Asmat
  • Material wood, plant fibre
  • Measurements height 195.4 cm, width 3.2 cm, depth 3.9 cm (part a) height 162.5 cm, width 0.8 cm, depth 2.1 cm (part b)
  • Previous Owner Lorne Balshine
  • Received from Lorne Balshine
  • Made in Papua
  • Collection Date during 1980
  • Ownership Date before April 11, 2012
  • Acquisition Date on April 11, 2012
  • Condition good
  • Accession Number 2948/0140 a-b

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