Plains Indian BUCKSKIN Bow & Arrows 1576
This beautiful soft leather BUCKSKIN covered Plains Indian Bow measures 45-1/2" – it is decorated with Seed Bead Work, Feathers and Braided Buck Skin Leather. The flint tipped arrows measure nearly 24-1/2" in length – feathers and tips are attached to the shaft with artificial sinew. More than a dozen leather fringes connect bone tube beads and large feathers to both ends of the bow. This bow and arrow set was made just down the street from our trading post by some good friends of Richard's. The photos will show some of the artists. A magnificent show piece for your collectible wall. Beautiful beadwork appears on the front of the bow. 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. |