Plains Indian BEADED BUCKSKIN BOW & ARROWS 1233
This beautiful soft leather buckskin covered bow measures 48" – it is decorated with Seed Bead Work, Feathers and genuine Buck Skin Leather. The bone tipped arrows measure 26" in length – feathers and tips are attached to the shaft with artificial sinew. Genuine leather fringes connect beads and genuine feathers to both ends of the bow. The side features some incredible seed bead work. A magnificent show piece for your collectible wall. It was made just down the street from our trading post by some good friends of Richard's. Some of the artists can be seen in the photos. Some bows and arrows displayed are intended for wall decoration – others are functional.Indian warriors gained status not only from their success in battle, but their skills in crafting hunting tools and weapons. Typically Bow woods used are Ash, Black Locust, Black Cherry, Osage Orange, White Oak and Hickory. Arrows were made mostly from dogwood, yaupon holly, witch hazel and willow because they could be smoothed and straighten easily. Arrow points made of noviculite and obsidian were chipped with a moose and deer antler. Ceremonial rituals focused on power, strength, healing, wisdom and intuition in life's journey and use artifacts such as this bow in to connect the warrior to his spirit guides. |