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Bow

Dateca. 1911-1916
MediumMade of Oregon yew, with a thin backing of rawhide. The handgrip is woolen tape.
ClassificationsTools and Implements
Dimensions111.8 cm (44 inches)
Object number1959.03.0190
DescriptionHunting bow made by Ishi while living at the museum in San Francisco during the last years of his life.
On View
Not on view
Locations
  • Storage - Long-term   Demo Museum (1995 Broadway), Department Storage, Americas
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