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Bow case and quiver
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| Description | Bow case and quiver of animal hide, decorated along both sides and on strap with black, blue and orange paint in geometric designs. Stick inserted in back of quiver to hold it taut, kept in place by rawhide lacing over red wool fabric, hide disc forms bottom, sinew-sewn. Bow case attached by leather carrying strap with fringe and sewn to quiver in two places. |
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| Quantity | 2 items |
| Format | Content Category: artifacts |
| Measurements | 61 inches length Bow case 4 inches width Bow case, at widest 32 inches length Quiver 5 1/2 inches width Quiver, at widest |
| Nomenclature | Bow (weapon) Case (container) Quiver |
| Creation | Made by (possibly) Dakota Indians |
| Subjects |
Collected by: Whipple, Bishop Henry Benjamin Collected by: Christian, Mrs. George Chase Made by (possibly) Dakota Indians Used in (possibly) Minnesota, United States Indian. Armaments. Accessories |
| Dates | Discovery: Approximately 1860 - Approximately 1901 |
| Credit Line | Gift of Mrs. George Chase Christian in memory of her husband, Mr. George Chase Christian |
| Holding Type | 3D Objects |
| ID Number | 7418.2 |