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Dazo, The Art of Traditional Bow and Arrow Making in Bhutan_Tong (nock)
  • Manage No PI00005496
    Country Bhutan
    Year 2017-11-11
    ICH Domain Oral traditions and representations, Social practices, rituals, festive events, Traditional craft skills
Description The length of the arrow nock has to be equal to width of the fore and middle finger or it precisely measures 0.7cm. Nock is carved by skilled craftsmen. The length indicates the experience and competence of the craftsmen since it cannot be longer or shorter.
Photographer Jigme Choden & Ngawang Choden
Place Thimphu, Bhutan File Size 4.36MB
Definition 300 DPI File Format JPG
Copyright Jigme Choden & Ngawang Choden, ICHCAP Copyright

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