Object class: Projectile launchers with nonexplosive propellant / Donor: Benjamin Bristol / Materials: Colorant (material) (red; black) - Hearst Museum Portal Search Results

Start Over Object class Projectile launchers with nonexplosive propellant Donor Benjamin Bristol Materials Colorant (material) (red; black)

Hearst Museum object titled Bow, accession number 2-6363, described as Back narrowed at grip, full length sinew cable backing. Twisted sinew bowstring. Wood carved; on front side reinforced with a small bundle of braided sinew strings, decorated with tufts of red & black wool (?); the bow string is a strong twisted sinew cord; the section of wood is convex on front & practically flat on back surface. Alutiiq name: qitguyaq.