Bow

Larger bow pictured

Name/Title

Bow

Entry/Object ID

L2024.3.97

Description

Ash bow with bowstring through the bowstave

Context

1890’s Southern Quebec “through the Bowstave” bow. This type of bow occasionally shows up in old lithographs and antique shops from Maine to Vermont. It is a strange arrangement, and it is unknown if it actually is more efficient than a regular recurved bow.

Acquisition

Source (if not Accessioned)

Abenaki Cultural Conservancy

Made/Created

Date made

circa 1900

Place

State/Province

Quebec

Country

Canada

Continent

North America

Lexicon

Nomenclature 4.0

Nomenclature Primary Object Term

Bow

Nomenclature Sub-Class

Edged Weapons

Nomenclature Class

Armaments

Nomenclature Category

Category 05: Tools & Equipment for Science & Technology

Material

Ash