Primitive Archer
Main Discussion Area => Bows => Topic started by: Kviljo on November 21, 2010, 04:36:24 pm
-
I made an ash scalloped Potowotami bow this weekend. The original is documented in "Encyclopedia of Native American Bows, Arrows and Quivers".
When the rawhide string has dryed, I might post some full-draw photos.
(http://kviljo.no/bue/potowotami/1.jpg)
(http://kviljo.no/bue/potowotami/2.jpg)
(http://kviljo.no/bue/potowotami/3.jpg)
-
Looks interesting. Do the scallops serve a specific purpose?
-
nice lookin...
Need more pics.
How does that rawhide hold up under normal use as a string?
God bless
Ron
-
Looking good, like the rack too.
Jeff
-
I don't think there is any bow-technical reason for cutting the scallops. They are probably there as a decorative feature, perhaps as camouflage breaking up some of the straight lines of the bow?
Rawhide strings are not uncommon to find on asiatic hornbows with heavy draw weights, so they work just as well as any other bow string. They are a bit heavy and elastic, but they are quick and easy to make. I haven't got too much experience with them though.
-
Very nice bow, Kviljo. Looking forward to a full draw pic.
-
you brought this one to life out of the book, good job I like your colors.
-
Really nice!
How are the dimensions of the bow? Exact replica??
-
Nice looking bow,like the paint work. :)
Pappy
-
Looks spot on to the description. Is the length the same? I made one awhile back but modified it a bit. Longer length and narrow at knocks. Good bow, my only thing is I don't care too much for how the rectangular cross section feels in my hand when shooting. Especially when the weather is colder.
-
very nice looking stick
very patiently waiting on the full draw pic ;)
-
No need to be patient ;)
The bow is the original length. I could probably draw it further, but I want to shoot it in first.
Auto-focus is brilliant most of the time...
(http://kviljo.no/bue/potowotami/4.jpg)
(http://kviljo.no/bue/potowotami/5.jpg)
(http://kviljo.no/bue/potowotami/6.jpg)
-
Ok, now I'm confused ??? In one full draw picture, it appears the painted side is the back side, and in another it appears that it's the belly? I'm assuming you tillered on the flat side??
-
Hehe, the paint and scallops is on the side, neither back or belly ;)
-
Nice work kviljo. Always love seeing your stuff. Way to stick with it with the rawhide string as well. You're a true master craftsman.
-
Hehe, the paint and scallops is on the side, neither back or belly ;)
Ahh... now it makes sense. Very strange indeed... I like it!
-
Yes sir. You know I liked those scalloped bows, and this one is especially nice. Fantastic job.
-
like how you did the paint work on the scallops, just a touch of paint and class.
-
that is one nice bow, makes me want to make one them scalloped bows.
-
That is a beautiful bow. Jawge
-
Ok, now I'm confused ??? In one full draw picture, it appears the painted side is the back side, and in another it appears that it's the belly? I'm assuming you tillered on the flat side??
Scallops are on the Side...or Sides...both Back and Belly are flat...but tillering is done as in most all other Bows...from the Belly side...I grew up building theses Bows.
Nice job recreating this from the Book...I like it.
-
Unique and nice at the same time. Can not help but wonder what thoughts were going through the head of the man who made the very first one. Can almost hear the other natives seeing it for the first time, " what in the mojo little hawk big bear kind of bow is that?" Then the others that exclaimed, "love it just gotta have it."