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SKINNER CATALOGUE:
A long deeply curved hunting bow of the Awisa tribe, Chief Kamwendo, Luangwa Valley, Mpika, Northern Rhodesia, South Africa. The arrows used (see L.A.6.5) are usually poisoned except when hunting small game. The effective range is 25 to 50 yards. A small bag tied to the bow contains wood ashes, which give the direction of the wind when the bow is shaken. The bow is of a wood somewhat resembling our hickory. It is bound solidly with twisted rawhide for 16 1/2" and 13 1/2" at the ends, then in small patches, leaving 13 1/2" of bare wood at the grip. The cord is of two strand, tightly twisted rawhide.
Length of cord: 5'4". Cat. 5/27/1937.

Tags:
weapons

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