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bowes made of Witch hazle


Title Algonquin Bow
Origtitle A weroan or great Lorde of Virginia
Caption This is the type of bow that would have typically been carried by Southeastern Algonquin warriors for use in the hunt or warfare. Notice the immense size of the bow.
Source virtualjamestown.org
Date 1590
URL http://www.virtualjamestown.org/images/white_debry_html/debry47.html
Creator Theodor DeBry
Type Engraving
Copyright 1590
Origin Internet
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bowes made of Witch hazle