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Native American
Native American - Northeast and Southeast Woodland
Weapons ➔ Bow

Identifier:

1994.40.1

Description:

This bow is made of hickory and has a grip possibly made of brain-tanned hide. It has faded paint of red and green as well as scalloped sides with front stitching and a single notch at the top. It may be from the western Great Lakes region from the late 19th century.

Date:

1867 – 1900

Materials:

Hickory, Hide, Twine

Dimensions:

53.5" h 1.5" w 0.75" d

Current Location Status:

In Storage

Collection Tier:

Tier 2

Source:

Gift Of Scott Meachum

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Exhibits/Programs:

Anishinabek: The People of this Place (1995 – 2025)

Anishinaabek: The Original People of This Place (after 2026)

Redesign of the Anishinabek: The People of this Place exhibit. Ideas for potential artifacts.

Related Entity:

Scott Meachum (donor)