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Bow and arrow

Object Details

Collection History
Collection history unknown; formerly in the collection of Henry K. Deisher (1867-1951, owner of a textile mill in Kutztown, Pennsylvania); purchased from Henry Deisher by George Heye in 1915.
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Data Source
National Museum of the American Indian
Culture/People
Sioux
Seller
Henry K. Deisher (H. K. Deisher), Non-Indian, 1867-1951
Previous owner
Henry K. Deisher (H. K. Deisher), Non-Indian, 1867-1951
Object Name
Bow and arrow
Media/Materials
Wood
Techniques
Painted
Object Type
Ceremonial/Ritual items
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