Kamanja Bow
Kamanja Bow
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- Description (Brief)
- This bow was made by an unknown maker in the Caucasas, probably 19th century. It is a hand-hewn flexible stick with black painted ends, black horsehair attached with metal rings and cloth at holding end to adjust hair tension. Accessioned with kamanja (Cat. #072976).
- Location
- Currently not on view
- Object Name
- Bow
- date made
- 19th century
- Physical Description
- wood (overall material)
- horsehair (overall material)
- metal (overall material)
- Measurements
- overall: 24 5/8 in x 3/4 in x 5/8 in; 62.5475 cm x 1.905 cm x 1.5875 cm
- ID Number
- MI.072983
- catalog number
- 072983
- accession number
- 13300
- Credit Line
- Gift of Dr. Geo. J. Engelmann
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- Culture and the Arts: Musical Instruments
- Music & Musical Instruments
- Data Source
- National Museum of American History
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