Austroasiatic crossbow | |
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Crossbow, Hre - Vietnam Museum of Ethnology - Hanoi, Vietnam | |
Type | Crossbow |
Culture | Cham civilization Angkorian civilization Bahnar people Hmong people |
The Austroasiatic crossbow which is also known as the Hmong crossbow, the Jarai crossbow, or the Angkorian crossbow is a crossbow used for war and for hunting in Southeastern Asia. It has become a symbol of pride and identity for ethnic groups from Myanmar (Burma) to the confines of Indochina.