Name/Title
Crossbow StockEntry/Object ID
1987.01.2235aDescription
Hand-carved wooden crossbow stock used by Indigenous hill tribe communities in the jungles of South Vietnam for hunting and, in some cases, self-defense or local armed conflict. The crossbow stock reflects traditional woodworking techniques and the practical equipment employed in the region during the Vietnam War era. The crossbow, along with the quiver and arrows, was presented to Lieutenant General R. P. Klocko, USAF (Ret.), during a visit to the Republic of Vietnam in 1970.Collection
Artifact CollectionLexicon
Nomenclature 4.0
Nomenclature Secondary Object Term
CrossbowNomenclature Primary Object Term
BowNomenclature Sub-Class
Edged WeaponsNomenclature Class
ArmamentsNomenclature Category
Category 05: Tools & Equipment for Science & Technology