Bow and arrow

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Culture/People: probably Northwestern Amazonia (attributed)
Previous owner: Vera Neumann (Vera Salaff), Non-Indian, 1907-1993
Donor: Vera Neumann (Vera Salaff), Non-Indian, 1907-1993

Collection History: Collection history unknown; formerly in the collection of designer and entrepreneur Vera Neumann (1907-1993); donated to NMAI by Vera Neumann in 1989.
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Place: Ecuador

See related items: Northwestern Amazonia; Hunting/Fishing/Warfare

Data Source: National Museum of the American Indian

Catalog Number: 25/3088
Barcode: 253088.000

Object Type: Hunting/Fishing/Warfare

Object Name: Bow and arrow
Media/Materials: Wood, cordage
Techniques: Carved, dyed, wrapped
Dimensions: 98.5 x 13 x 0.8 cm

Metadata Usage: CC0

GUID: http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/ws64d69e387-76cf-4bdd-998e-505f331f5a10

Record ID: NMAI_268958