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My first attempt at a Plains style quiver and bow case (river otter)
swamp monkey:
Skinning river otters is tough. Tanning them to be soft is even tougher. Then to cut them with a razor ups the tension. I sewed, I glued, I sewed a whole bunch more and after 10 years i have a quiver and bow case made to plains style (more or less). I bet there are several hundred hours in this project. The beading alone took almost 23-30 hours. What do ya'll think? Is it OK for a first time?
Whew.
Now I have to finish the arrows and make a plains style bow that really should fit in that case. The bow in there now is my son's Osage self bow. It is only a place holder - Sorry son. Perhaps you and I can make one together (from some other critter !)
Sparrow:
Whoa ! Thats awful purty. I reckon that is for when you are all duded up, going to the pow wow. Nice work ' Frank
nugget:
Super nice. Worth every hour you put in it.
beetlebailey1977:
That is very fine work from what I can see. I want to make one of those also from otter. Its in my plans anyway.
Pat B:
Very nice quiver and bow case. I know how much work they take. I made a Plains style quiver out of a coyote hide and it was plenty of work...and the hide was store bought! ::)
Your detail work is great. Very nice! 8)
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