Native Bow for comment and ID

kahnjar1 · 7th April 2013, 05:18 AM

This could not be further from my collecting interests but it it came with some "useful" stuff in a deal so now I need to learn something about it if possible please.
Overall length is 1670mm (approx 65 3/4") and it is made of some sort of hardwood. Each end has rattan binding and there is further binding approx 300mm (12") from each end. I assume that the flat piece of bamboo?? is the string, which has lost one end.
Condition of the bow appears to be excellent, and it does not appear to be a "tourist" piece. The pull though, would need a strong man as the wood is very hard to bend, but is definitely flexible.
Also came with five arrows of different type tips. The bamboo shafts do not have notches to engage the string.
Hope someone out there can tell me a about it please.
Regards Stu

7th April 2013, 05:18 AM	#1
kahnjar1 Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: CHRISTCHURCH NEW ZEALAND Posts: 2,731	Native Bow for comment and ID This could not be further from my collecting interests but it it came with some "useful" stuff in a deal so now I need to learn something about it if possible please. Overall length is 1670mm (approx 65 3/4") and it is made of some sort of hardwood. Each end has rattan binding and there is further binding approx 300mm (12") from each end. I assume that the flat piece of bamboo?? is the string, which has lost one end. Condition of the bow appears to be excellent, and it does not appear to be a "tourist" piece. The pull though, would need a strong man as the wood is very hard to bend, but is definitely flexible. Also came with five arrows of different type tips. The bamboo shafts do not have notches to engage the string. Hope someone out there can tell me a about it please. Regards Stu Attached Images