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Potowotami Replica
Dane:
Great theory, Simon. I can't back this up, but my feelings are that they are strictly decorative, or perhaps part of that people's religion or mythologies? Or, this sounds silly, maybe a measuring stick of some sort? Or maybe the original bowyer felt they looked cool? :)
OldBow:
You are posting some really different and interesting bows. Should think gift shops and museums would be interested in your products. Very nice in terms of "primitiveness" and a great tiller, too.
YewArcher:
Thanks for all the complimets guys!
Oldbow and Dane, Thanks very much. I think those are some of the niceset compliments on my work that I have very recieved.
Jamie, No problem shooting them off the hand. They are allot smother then they looka nd besides that area iof my hand is like leather.
Gregb, Never even considered cross cutting the garin like that as a potential problem. Lots of Native A Bows are made with these. Time tested design.
Frank, The scallps make it no harder to tiller. Routine.
Again, Thanks for the complimets,
SJM
DanaM:
I'm really glad you posted this bow as the Potowotami tribe is a local tribe here the Upper Peninsula
of Michigan and ever since I saw a picture in TBB I've wanted to make one. If I ever get an opportunity
to talk with an elder I will ask about the scallops. BTW awesome bow I love your replicas.
YewArcher:
Dana, Thats awsome. maybe one day I could show my replicas to them and see what they think. Do you think they would take the time to chat with me If i drove up?
SJM
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