An Apache bow with five arrows

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19th century, with five arrows, the bow carved from a single piece of hardwood with a curved profile, with rich brown patina, the arrows with iron pointed, mounted on a custom wall mount. Lg. of bow 48 3/4 in. With a brass collection tag marked “Corrow Artifact Collection, 289, Santa Fe, NM.”

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An Apache bow with five arrows

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Native American PreColumbian Tribal, Fine Art

Apr 02, 2026 12:00 PM EDT

Santa Fe, NM, United States

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