bow

Objectcode

EA/114/5

Description (brief)

A relatively small bow made from bamboo with a rattan string. This bow is used for hunting and war.

Dimensions (L)

144,0 cm

Materials thesaurus

Materials thesaurus » organic » vegetal » stem » palm stem » rattan

Materials thesaurus » organic » vegetal » stem » cane » bamboo

Cultural

Cultural origin » Papua » Bird's Head » Vogelkop oost » Arfak Mountains

Geographic

Geographical term » Papua » Division West New Guinea » Subdivision Manokwari » Arfak

Object category

OVM Category » hunting, fishing, gathering food » hunting » Hunting with weapons (including accessories) » hunting with hand weapons

OVM Category » wapens, strijd en oorlog » handwapens en accessoires