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ca. 1870 - 1888
Bow 1 35.5" L x 2.75" W Bow 2 40.75" L x 1.75" W Throwing Spear 30" L x .5" D Arrows and Case 28.5" L x 5" W x 3" D Base
Hand Crafted from Animal Hide, Wood, Feathers, String, and Glass Seed Beadwork
Collected by Mrs. L.G. Diven, Chehalis
From Demming N. Mex Collected around 1888
Excellent Condition
The bow, quiver, and arrows were essential tools for Plains Indian tribes—such as the Lakota (Sioux), Cheyenne, Comanche, Crow, and Blackfeet—for hunting buffalo, warfare, and survival on the vast grasslands. These items were not just functional but also deeply cultural, often decorated with symbolic beadwork, paint, and fringe representing spiritual beliefs, tribal identity, and personal achievements. Even after European firearms arrived in the 19th century, many warriors preferred bows for their reliability, silence, and rapid fire—skilled archers could loose up to eight arrows in the time it took the first to hit the ground.
Condition:
Very Good
Tribe:
Plains Indian
Year Range:
1850 - 1875
Region:
Plains
Dimensions:
35.5 in2.75 in40.75 in1.75 in30 in0.5 in28.5 in5 in3 in
