Bow
About this object
History of use
Most likely used in ceremonial killing of deer.
Narrative
The Wixáritari are known to the larger world as the Huichol, however that is not the name they use to refer to themselves.
Cultural context
contemporary; tourist art; ritual
Physical description
Long narrow straight bow has two v-shaped notches cut into either side at one end, one v-shaped notch cut into opposite end. Thin strip of hide is wrapped three times around one notched end, strip passes through notch, twisted down length, and is knotted at double notched end.
