Bow, Wood : 2014.1.83

MSSU African Art Exibit : The MSSU African Art collection features a variety of authentic works of art from various tribes located throughout Central Africa. The objects in the collection range from mundane day to day grooming tools to ritualistic masks and statues.

Title:

Stringed Wooden Bow

Object Name:

Bow, Wood

Other Name:

Bow, Wood

Place of Origin:

Bushman, Kalahari Desert, Africa

Provenance:

Aboriginal Indigenous Art.
H = 51"
W = 4"
D = 2"

Arrows (2014.1.82), Bow (2014.1.83), and Quiver (2014.1.84). Originally part of one set, listed on one appraisal.

More research needed.

Description:

Stringed wooden bow.

Collection:

Finley Collection

Material:

Wood W/String

Used:

Ritually Used

Technique:

Carving

Owned:

Art Department, Missouri Southern State University