Crossbow

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Date:Not Recorded

Description:A dark wooden crossbow, probably made by the Fang from Gabon.

It has a long wooden handle which has a square hole through which the curved support fits. There is some finely carved 'feathering' on the handle.

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Donor ref: LEAMG : M3996.1993 (60/23686)

Source: Leamington Spa Art Gallery and Museum

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