Title

bamboo crossbow

Creation Date

circa 1960

Description

2020.050.001  A.Hand carved bamboo crossbow made and used by the Montagnard tribe which inhabited the highlands od South Vietnam. Decorative artwork etched and painted on side and . Bone trigger, and two metal points located in groves on top where arrows would be placed.Twine bow string is attached in grooves at the two long arms of bow. B- two bamboo quivers one smaller diameter, one feather,.Shafts tied together with bamboo? cord. C- Bamboo woven shaft cover D-G- small narrow arrows with slit for placement of feather a small picture hanger and wire are attached to be able to hang it up. 
 

Geographic Notes

South Vietnam