Nez Perce Bows

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Nez Perce Bows

ca. Early 1900's

https://content.libraries.wsu.edu/digital/collection/lv_mcwhorte/id/42

Wooden bow with a carved hand grip, bowstring notches, and painted designs in yellow, red, and dark green on its surface. The attached bowstring is of braided sinew. Made by Yellow Wolf at L. V. McWhorter's request. It is a replica of the bow that Yellow Wolf was carrying when engaged by General Howard's troops at White Bird Canyon on June 17th, 1877.

Length: 103.5cm

eng, Latn

Washington State University Libraries Manuscripts, Archives, and Special Collections (MASC)

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SNAC Resource ID: 11658673

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Yellow Wolf, 1855-1935

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Yellow Wolf was born in the Wallowa Valley. A young warrior at the time of the Nez Perce War, he took part in every major battle and was wounded five separate times. For his contributions in the war, Yellow Wolf was given the rank of Chief. He chose not to surrender with Chief Joseph after the Bear Paw battle, and subsequently spent two years in Canada before returning to Idaho, at which time he was arrested and sent to the Indian Territory of Oklahoma. When he returned to the Colville Reservati...