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Lot 1424
Two Vintage Bows Attributed to the Makonde People, East Africa
Lot Details & Additional Photographs
20th century, to include an "Elephant Bow" (63 in.) strung with sinew and having four long iron arrows fitted with large iron points...plus; a similar bow (54 in.) strung with twine and having a leather-covered quiver containing eight arrows fitted with iron arrowheads.

From the Estate of the late Mr. & Mrs. Charles and Cynthia Salzhauer, Oxford, North Carolina

Aging and general wear; splits to smaller shaft; some rusting to points; good condition overall.