Shipibo Bow
Shipibo Bow

Shipibo Bow


Collection

Phillip Shaw III Collection


Identifier

SHA20


Artist

Shipibo Tribe


Description

This Ironwood bow was used for fishing from a dugout or riverbank by the Shipibo People of Peru. It is strung with local Ucayali River cordage.


Medium

wood

Width

1.25in

Height

82in

Length

0.75in

Where Made (Region)

Ucayali River, Eastern Peru

Where Made (Country)

Peru

Related place

Peru

How Acquired

Donation

When Acquired

Jan 2020

Name of Donor

Austin Friends of Folk Art