Thanks. I figured it'd only be fair to include an authentic and quality bow and arrows set on Ethno. Arms & Armor forum... after-all, it is ethnographic and is a weapon system that is still being used in some areas.
For some reason, it seems "antique weapon collectors" avidly collect swords, knives, and armor... but generally don't seem to be quite as into bows which seems to be generally the domain of "historical archery enthusiasts". But... most vintage and antique bows outside of some of the last remaining areas of widespread tribal life, tend to be in really bad shape and scarce. Very hard to get antique yumi, Manchurian bows, Indian bows, etc. even if they were in use recently enough that you'd still find antique examples.... English longbow? probably much harder to find an antique in near perfect condition.
These are hard to find, since it seems only the occasional traveler or missionary brings them back, and usually charge a LOT for them.
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