Bow

Bow

Wood self-bow of yew, juniper,or ash. Flat belly; rounded back; recurved tips. Painted designs on both sides are very faded. Background color is yellow. Red and black rectangles with a black line from end to end through the middle of each. Rectanular designs run the full length of the bow - belly and back. Grip is wrapped with cotton rag strips. Recurved bow tips are wrapped with black wool rag strips and cotton string from tip up 5 1/2" at each end. No bow string present.
  • Object: Bow
  • Artist: Unknown
  • Circa: 1990's
  • Dimensions: 41" x 1 1/2 "
  • Culture Area: California
  • Cultural Group: Mojave
  • Cultural Context: Used for hunting.
  • Donor: Melinda Balaam
  • Catalog #: 97.011