Jicarilla Apache Bow and Arrows / 1870

A sinew-backed recurved bow constructed from wood. The handle and ends are sinew-wrapped, securing a sinew bowstring. Accompanied by three arrows; two metal, and one stone point. 

Originally collected by Richard Grazioli. Presented in 1984 to Dr. Stephen Potter of the National Museum of Natural History. 

Ex Gregory Mower, MD

Reference: Mason, Otis T. "North American Bows, Arrows, and Quivers: An Illustrated History" (Skyhorse Publishing; 2007)
In Annual Report of the Board of Regents of the Smithsonian Institution. 

45" long

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