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Dakota bow and bow string

Dakota bow and bow string

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Titles: Dakota bow and bow string (Supplied title)

Description: A carved wood Dakota bow from Fort Totten, North Dakota, circa the late 19th or early 20th century. The bow has a smooth, stained outer surface. The inner surface has a black applied material. The original bowstring of twisted sinew has one broken loop end. A replacement bowstring of harness lacing has been strung.

Dates

  • Not earlier than 1867 - Not later than 1941 (The Fort Totten Reservation was created in 1867.) (Creation)

Identifiers

  • Accession Number: 8110.1.A,C

Holding Type: 3D Objects

Quantity: 1 item

Format

  • Content Category: artifacts

Measurements

  • 44 inches length (8110.1.A, bow, overall)
  • 1 1/8 inches width (8110.1.A, bow, widest point)
  • 1/2 inch depth (8110.1.A)
  • 40 3/4 inches length (8110.1.B, original bow string)

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Dakota bow and bow string

Collections items are not for sale.
A reproduction can be purchased.

Dakota bow and bow string

Collections items are not for sale.
A reproduction can be purchased.