Bow
Name/Title
BowEntry/Object ID
L2024.3.96Description
Wooden, probably ash, bow with gut bowstring. Bow stave is rectangular with decorative groove and red painted stripes.Context
The heavily oxidized bow is made from ash (CHECK THIS), rectangular in cross section, with a decorative groove incised on the sides and red ochre painted stripes. Structurally, the bow is in perfect shape complete with its original gut bowstring. It is stylistically different than other known bows from the region, and the only indicator of age is the gut bowstring, which probably phased out of use in the early 19th century in favor of Euroamerican vegetal cord. It is the only known really old Native style bow found in Vermont.Acquisition
Source (if not Accessioned)
Abenaki Cultural ConservancyMade/Created
Date made
circa 1760Place
State/Province
VermontCountry
United States of AmericaContinent
North AmericaEthnography
Culture/Tribe
Abenaki
Native American