Gusle Bow

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Description (Brief):

This bow was made by an unknown maker in Montenegro, Yugoslavia, probably 19th century. It is made of bent hardwood, with a handle created by forked branch and stub, is unfinished; black horsehair is knotted to the stick ends.. Accessioned with gusle (Cat. #.094663).

Date Made: 1800-1899

Location: Currently not on view

Place Made: Serbia and Montenegro

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Credit Line: Gift of John A. Kasson

Data Source: National Museum of American History

Id Number: MI.094663aCatalog Number: 94663aAccession Number: 22687

Object Name: bow

Physical Description: wood (overall material)horeshair (overall material)Measurements: overall: 1 1/8 in x 16 1/4 in x 9 in; 2.8575 cm x 41.275 cm x 22.86 cm

Metadata Usage: CC0

Guid: http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/ng49ca746a4-5aab-704b-e053-15f76fa0b4fa

Record Id: nmah_605643

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