Bow and arrows from ?

Bill · 28th August 2006, 03:29 AM

The bow looks like it's made of palm wood. Springing when new but brittle when it gets old. I'd guess Indonesian.

Freddy · 28th August 2006, 08:32 PM

Flavio, here's the pic from 'Dodelijk mooi'. I hope it's clear enough.

On the drawing you can see the different types of fastening used in Congo.

Flavio · 28th August 2006, 09:19 PM

Thank you Freddy

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28th August 2006, 03:29 AM	#1
Bill Member Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Chicago area Posts: 327	The bow looks like it's made of palm wood. Springing when new but brittle when it gets old. I'd guess Indonesian.

28th August 2006, 08:32 PM	#2
Freddy Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Sint-Amandsberg (near Ghent, Belgium) Posts: 830	Flavio, here's the pic from 'Dodelijk mooi'. I hope it's clear enough. On the drawing you can see the different types of fastening used in Congo.

28th August 2006, 09:19 PM	#3
Flavio Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Italia Posts: 1,243	Thank you Freddy