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Bow
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This long, slender bow is carved from a single piece of dark hardwood. It has a smooth, undecorated surface and a gentle natural curvature. Shallow grooves are cut into each end to secure a bowstring.
| Artist / Maker | Philippines |
|---|---|
| Date | before 1922 |
| Culture / Origin | Philippines |
| Medium | wood |
| Dimensions | Average: 180.4 cm (71 in.) |
| Department | Oceania |
| Type | Arms and Armor |
About the Artist
Provenance & Source
Image & data: Cleveland Museum of Art, CC0 / Public Domain.
Condition
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