Plains Sinew-backed Wood Bow

Description:

Plains Sinew-backed Wood Bow, c. early fourth quarter 19th century, double curved bow with sinew strapping and original twisted sinew string intact, traces of pigment and black line decoration front and back, lg. 40 in.

Provenance: Deaccessioned from the Northampton County Historical & Genealogical Society, Easton, Pennsylvania. Inventory number MR 732 on inside.
Estimate $300-500


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