Possible Shona Bow and Arrows

The Double D · 15th October 2006, 05:13 PM

I visited the Bravo 6, Oribi Commando Headquarters Mess yesterday and saw this sitting in the corner. They seem to fit the the description of a Shona bow and arrow given in Christopher Spring African Arms and Armour All I had for lighting was the built in flash on my digital camera but took pictures any way. Being a Mess it was a bit dark inside.

Any of you knowledgeable types have a better idea what they may be? Bravo 6 supposedly operated only in South Africa. Shonaland of course is Zimbabwe.

The Double D · 17th October 2006, 06:29 PM

I must have guessed right these are shona!

katana · 17th October 2006, 10:00 PM

Hi DD,
I personally feel that bows are incredibly hard to 'place', I do know that the socket arrow heads tend to be less common....I have a couple that are Sudanese..., I suspect that the arrows may provide more clues than the bow itself. Sorry I cant help further.

15th October 2006, 05:13 PM	#1
The Double D Member Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: On the banks of Cut Bank Creek, Montana Posts: 189	Possible Shona Bow and Arrows I visited the Bravo 6, Oribi Commando Headquarters Mess yesterday and saw this sitting in the corner. They seem to fit the the description of a Shona bow and arrow given in Christopher Spring African Arms and Armour All I had for lighting was the built in flash on my digital camera but took pictures any way. Being a Mess it was a bit dark inside. Any of you knowledgeable types have a better idea what they may be? Bravo 6 supposedly operated only in South Africa. Shonaland of course is Zimbabwe.

17th October 2006, 06:29 PM	#2
The Double D Member Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: On the banks of Cut Bank Creek, Montana Posts: 189	I must have guessed right these are shona!

17th October 2006, 10:00 PM	#3
katana Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Kent Posts: 2,653	Hi DD, I personally feel that bows are incredibly hard to 'place', I do know that the socket arrow heads tend to be less common....I have a couple that are Sudanese..., I suspect that the arrows may provide more clues than the bow itself. Sorry I cant help further.