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Title
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Indian Crossbow
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Collection Location
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Oxford, United Kingdom
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Date
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Possible before 1874
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Location
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Nagaland, India (possibly Assam Nagaland Arunachal Pradesh Mizoram Meghalaya (uncertain))
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Description
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This crossbow originates from Nagaland, India. It features a thin wooden stock that is pointed at the front end. Toward the front of the stock is an oval hole made for the crossbow’s prod to pass through the upper middle section of the stock. In the middle of the stock is what appears to be a wooden peg that is possibly the trigger mechanism of the crossbow. The prod is made of wood and features an oval-shaped cross-section. The string is attached to both ends of the prod, which narrows in width towards the ends.
Measurements: Depth: max 22 mm, Width: max 45 mm, Length: max 1487 mm
Materials and processes: Material Wood Plant, Material Plant Fibre Yarn, Process Carved, Process Wound, Process Twisted
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Source
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Pitt Rivers Museum
