Accession No
Z 11875 B
Description
Simple wooden bow with circular cross-section tapering slightly towards each end; notched at each end and decorated with carved grooves; bands of leather and plant fibre loops around bow at interval; coated in brown to black substance.
Place
Africa; West Africa; Nigeria; Edo State; Agbede
Period
Source
Thomas, Northcote Whitridge [field collector]; Bevan, Anthony Ashley (Professor) [monetary donor]
Department
Anth
Reference Numbers
Z 11875 B; 2445 d [Thomas Coll. - 1st cat.]; 1116 [Thomas Coll. label]
Cultural Affliation
Edo; Aviele
Material
Wood; Hide; Plant; Fibre
Local Term
Measurements
50mm x 35mm x 1260mm Weight 0.59kg
Events
Description (Labels & Markings)
Thomas collection label adhered to bow: '1119 | 2445 D / Bow, very long / Agbede'
Event Date
Author: Katrina Dring
Description (Physical description)
Catalogue card Z 11875 [A-D]: 'Four bows, very long. (a,b,c & d).'
Event Date
Author: Katrina Dring
Context (Related Documents)
See E 1910.118 and E 1913.3 records for further details about the Thomas Collection from Nigeria.
Event Date 7/5/2001
Author: Katrina Dring
Description (Physical description)
Simple wooden bow with circular cross-section tapering slightly towards each end; notched at each end and decorated with carved grooves; bands of leather and plant fibre loops around bow at interval; coated in brown to black substance.
Event Date 18/1/2022
Author: Katrina Dring
FM:287001
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