Bow

A Copper Inuit-style bow made of wood and braided sinew. This sinew-backed bow was acquired by adventurer John Hornby on one of his trips to the Coppermine River area. Donated by Richard Finnie, a well known photographer, filmmaker and writer.
Accession No.
980.052.001
Maker
Unknown
Culture
Inuit
Region
Nunavut
Location
Coppermine River, Coronation Gulf
Date
c. 1911-1912
Bow