E1479A: Miniature Kung San Bow

Ethnographic

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Identifier:

E1479A

Classification Category:

5:Tools & Equipment for Science and Technology ➞ Armament ➞ Accessory

Marks/Labels:

N/A

Materials:

botanical ➔ reed
botanical ➔ wood
fabric ➔ thread

Dimensions:

18.2 cm L

Description:

This bow was not for practical use was called the low bow. It is said that this bow was used by males who found "the one" they want to marry. Shooting her in the butt with the arrows, which would lead her to fall in love with him. Similar to the story of Cupid and his love arrows in Western culture.

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