Bow

38651A

From: Arizona | Walpi

Curatorial Section: American

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Native Name Ah-Wu-Ta
Object Number 38651A
Current Location Collections Storage
Culture Hopi
Provenience Arizona | Walpi
Culture Area Southwest Culture Area
Section American
Materials Wood | Sinew
Description

Wooden bow with sinew wrapped limbs and grip area. A small segment in the middle of each limb is also wrapped with sinew. Twisted, sinew bowstring with a thin, leather strap attached at one end.

Length 110 cm
Credit Line Wanamaker Expedition to the Southwest, R. Stewart Culin, 1901

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