Unknown bow.

Kurt · 14th September 2013, 11:53 AM

Maybe someone can help.
I get the bow out of a natural history museum.
But they had no idea about the origin and age.
Length 149 cm
Thanks Kurt

David · 14th September 2013, 05:45 PM

An over all image of the bow would probably be helpful in identification.

Kurt · 14th September 2013, 07:30 PM

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Originally Posted by David

An over all image of the bow would probably be helpful in identification.

If you'll look closely you can see a general view!

David · 14th September 2013, 09:29 PM

Oh, you are right, it was hiding.

Then perhaps i should rephrase my post and suggest a larger version of this over all view.

Robert · 14th September 2013, 10:47 PM

Kurt, I hope that you do not mind but I tried to get a better overall photo from your original. This was the best I could do.

Robert

Kurt · 14th September 2013, 11:21 PM

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Originally Posted by Robert

Kurt, I hope that you do not mind but I tried to get a better overall photo from your original. This was the best I could do.

Robert

Perhaps this picture is better?
Kurt

fearn · 15th September 2013, 12:25 AM

If you have the piece in hand, a profile view of the entire bow (showing how it curves, if at all) would be useful too. Right now, I'll admit it doesn't look familiar.

colin henshaw · 17th September 2013, 01:09 PM

With that red colour and the copious decoration, my best bet would be from Northern India somewhere, probably 19th century...

Kurt · 17th September 2013, 02:04 PM

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Originally Posted by colin henshaw

With that red colour and the copious decoration, my best bet would be from Northern India somewhere, probably 19th century...

Thank you Colin,
I feel could be from Borneo?
But you could be right[, for me is simply a piece I like !

colin henshaw · 18th September 2013, 11:31 AM

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Originally Posted by Kurt

Thank you Colin,
I feel could be from Borneo?
But you could be right[, for me is simply a piece I like !

Hi Kurt

As far as I know, bows and arrows were not used in Borneo, but I could be mistaken on this point ?

Regards.

Tim Simmons · 18th September 2013, 11:54 AM

The paint work looks like it could be Central Asian perhaps even Mongolia? Archery is a big thing in parts of Central Asia.

14th September 2013, 11:53 AM	#1
Kurt Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Germany Posts: 196	Unknown bow. Maybe someone can help. I get the bow out of a natural history museum. But they had no idea about the origin and age. Length 149 cm Thanks Kurt Attached Images

14th September 2013, 10:47 PM	#5
Robert EAAF Staff Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Centerville, Kansas Posts: 2,196	Kurt, I hope that you do not mind but I tried to get a better overall photo from your original. This was the best I could do. Robert Attached Images

14th September 2013, 05:45 PM	#2
David Keris forum moderator Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Nova Scotia Posts: 7,125	An over all image of the bow would probably be helpful in identification.

14th September 2013, 09:29 PM	#4
David Keris forum moderator Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Nova Scotia Posts: 7,125	Oh, you are right, it was hiding. Then perhaps i should rephrase my post and suggest a larger version of this over all view.

15th September 2013, 12:25 AM	#7
fearn Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Posts: 1,247	If you have the piece in hand, a profile view of the entire bow (showing how it curves, if at all) would be useful too. Right now, I'll admit it doesn't look familiar.

17th September 2013, 01:09 PM	#8
colin henshaw Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Posts: 1,430	With that red colour and the copious decoration, my best bet would be from Northern India somewhere, probably 19th century...

18th September 2013, 11:54 AM	#11
Tim Simmons Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: What is still UK Posts: 5,807	The paint work looks like it could be Central Asian perhaps even Mongolia? Archery is a big thing in parts of Central Asia.