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Accession Number CCEA2006.1.6-2 Title Bow Category chordophones Object Type gusle Creator unknown Date Made unknown Place Made unknown Culture European, Balkan Materials and Techniques carved wood with nylon Measurements overall: 27 cm x 2.5 cm x 1 cm Description The small bow is carved in the shape of a shallow arc with a zig-zag pattern on top. The nylon strings are attached to a small peg that comes out of it's hole. Credit Line Donated by Peggy Sarjeant