6th Dec, 2023 11:00

Arms, Armour & Militaria

 
Lot 101
 

101

A NORTHWEST INDIAN RECURVED COMPOSITE BOW, 18TH CENTURY

formed of wood, bone and sinew, with carved nocks (one chipped, small losses), lacquered over its surface with a green background decorated with traditional ornament in gilt polychrome, reinforced with bands of sinew on the inner face, and a brief inscription on each side of one nock, 97.0 cm overall

Roy Elvis Catalogue Number G16.

Sold for £850


 

formed of wood, bone and sinew, with carved nocks (one chipped, small losses), lacquered over its surface with a green background decorated with traditional ornament in gilt polychrome, reinforced with bands of sinew on the inner face, and a brief inscription on each side of one nock, 97.0 cm overall

Roy Elvis Catalogue Number G16.