Painted Modoc Bow, 19th Century

Item #: 733
Origin: Modoc tribe, California
Date: 19th Century
Media: Wood
Dimensions: 44″ tall, 3″ at its widest
Description: This bow is painted with what are likely natural pigments of black and rust red.  The patina throughout shows good age, and the handle portion was used for a long time before this bow was retired.

Condition: Paint is scratched and abused throughout, as to be expected for this sort of age.

Price: Sold