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PLAINS INDIAN BOWS & ARROWS (Plains Indian bows and arrows made by a Lakota Sioux Bowyer)of the Native American Indian (Plains, Woodland, Apache, Plateau & Basin, etc.) |
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Plains
Indian (Lakota Sioux) Choke Cherry sinew backed horse bow w/ white and
blue earth paints, red/blue trade cloth handle wrapped with brain tanned
deer hide thong, red trade cloth wrapped mid limbs | quillwork. 45"
55 lbs @ 22" draw |
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bow made by our Lakota Sioux bowyer is made to fit your needs and requirements. Please contact us if you would like to discuss having a bow | arrows made for you |
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Psehtin
Itazipa (Ash Bow) w/ buffalo sinew string, 43" 55 lbs @ 21" |
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see also..BOWCASES & QUIVERS Historically accurate examples of Plains Indian bows and arrows - including many different tribal styles of bows and arrows. We
are taking orders for fully functional Lakota bows, arrows, and quivers,
also from other tribes. Our Sioux Bowyer makes hand crafted bow to the
specifications and traditions of his Lakota Grandfathers. The bows are
short when compared to modern traditional archery. They are between 38-48"
long, so don't expect a draw length of 28". Because of their short
length it is too much stress on the limbs. Draw lengths range from 18-25"
depending on the length of the bow. He uses Ash, Hickory, Choke Cherry,
Black Locust, and Osage Orange for his bow woods. You can order a sinew
backed bow which is a stronger and faster shooting bow when compared to
a self bow but more care and time goes into one when making a sinew backed
bow. He uses deer, elk, or buffalo backstrap sinew when backing the bows.
Bows come either with commercial B-50 Decron bowstring or a real buffalo
sinew bowstring. Arrows range from 20-25" made with Choke Cherry,
June Berry, and Red Willow, fletched with turkey feathers, and the points
are made from metal, stone, and buffalo bone. Lightening grooves are also
etched in them symbolizing the Wakinyan.
For target practice, hunting or just to display as a stand-a-lone bow (or in a bow case with quiver) fully functional Osage Orange, Ash and Hickory bows Dogwood and Cedar Arrows |
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48" Choke Cherry Bow with white and blue earth paints (L) 45" Ash Bow w/ horse hair tuft and crushed mica on the back of the bow (R) |
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