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Title
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Cross-bow
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HCA Identifier
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Af1978,22.379
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Collection Location
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The British Museum
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Date
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Production date: 1850-1927
Acquisition date: 1978
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Location
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Sub-Saharan Africa: Nigeria
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Description
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A carved wooden crossbow consisting of a wooden stock and prod. The stock is broad near the top and tapers towards the butt. A base piece beneath the grip area is secured with string. The prod is fitted to the front of the stock, and a twisted vegetable fibre bowstring is tightly strung across the ends of the prod. What seems to be an axle mechanism is present near the top of the stock.
Materials/Media Wood, vegetal
Dimensions/Measurements Height: Height: 7.20 centimetres
Width: Width: 62 centimetres
Depth: Depth: 57.70 centimetres
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Source
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https://www.britishmuseum.org/collection/object/E_Af1978-22-379?selectedImageId=219917001
The British Museum
