Bow, Violin

Bow, Violin

Chinese fiddle bow. It is curved down at one end which ends in a bamboo node. At the other end the bow curves down then up. At the bottom end the bow strings are drawn through a small hole in the bow. 1" from the other end the bow strings pass through a hole in the bow and are knotted around the bow. Given to the donors by friends when they were living in McLean Virgina in the 1960's.

1987.024.005