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Main Discussion Area => Bows => Topic started by: YewArcher on July 11, 2010, 06:13:44 pm

Title: Cayuga Indian Bow-Hickory
Post by: YewArcher on July 11, 2010, 06:13:44 pm

Here is a Cayuga Indian Bow that I just finished for my wife. It is called "Kissing-Fish". It is based off the the bow illustrated on 52 of Encyclopedia of native American Bows, Arrows and Quivers (Allely/Hamm)

Hickory with a tempered belly.
55" N-N
35#@25"
1" of set

Back: You can see the kissing fish on the bow.
(http://i34.photobucket.com/albums/d114/yewarcher/Cyuga%20Indian%20Bow%202010/Katie-Cayuga-Back.jpg)

Grip area:
(http://i34.photobucket.com/albums/d114/yewarcher/Cyuga%20Indian%20Bow%202010/Katie-Cayuga-Grip.jpg)

Belly: Tempered
(http://i34.photobucket.com/albums/d114/yewarcher/Cyuga%20Indian%20Bow%202010/Katie-Cayuga-Belly.jpg)

Side Profile:
(http://i34.photobucket.com/albums/d114/yewarcher/Cyuga%20Indian%20Bow%202010/Katie-Cayuga-Side.jpg)

Braced:
(http://i34.photobucket.com/albums/d114/yewarcher/Cyuga%20Indian%20Bow%202010/Katie-Cayuga-Braced.jpg)

Full Draw:
(http://i34.photobucket.com/albums/d114/yewarcher/Cyuga%20Indian%20Bow%202010/Katie-Cayuga-Fulldraw.jpg)


Good shooting bow and a good design. Those Cayuga knew what they were about.

Thanks for looking,

Steve

Title: Re: Cayuga Indian Bow-Hickory
Post by: JW_Halverson on July 11, 2010, 06:21:03 pm

Wow, Beautiful!

And the bow ain't half bad either.

 >:D

Title: Re: Cayuga Indian Bow-Hickory
Post by: John K on July 11, 2010, 10:00:26 pm

Another nice one ! It's nice you'r wife like to shoot !

Title: Re: Cayuga Indian Bow-Hickory
Post by: bowkee on July 11, 2010, 11:11:19 pm

I applause that bow 8)

Title: Re: Cayuga Indian Bow-Hickory
Post by: ken75 on July 12, 2010, 12:03:13 am

very nice .. inspiring !!

Title: Re: Cayuga Indian Bow-Hickory
Post by: Josh on July 12, 2010, 12:08:25 am

Awesome bow!   :)

Title: Re: Cayuga Indian Bow-Hickory
Post by: medicinewheel on July 12, 2010, 03:54:29 am

This one as well as the Algoncian you posted is a really inspiring bow!

Title: Re: Cayuga Indian Bow-Hickory
Post by: Del the cat on July 12, 2010, 05:54:14 am

Nice bow... wish Mrs Cat would have a go >:(.
Although just maybe I shuold be careful what I wish for?
Del

Title: Re: Cayuga Indian Bow-Hickory
Post by: Pappy on July 12, 2010, 07:36:50 am

Beautiful bow,very nice work. :)
      Pappy

Title: Re: Cayuga Indian Bow-Hickory
Post by: Hillbilly on July 12, 2010, 10:52:55 am

Good looking bow (and bow owner...:) ) We made one like that for a Community bow project a few years ago, and I was surprised how well it shot, it's a good design. Nice work!

Title: Re: Cayuga Indian Bow-Hickory
Post by: Marc St Louis on July 12, 2010, 02:33:02 pm

Nice bow.  You should have used a lighter background for the pics though

Title: Re: Cayuga Indian Bow-Hickory
Post by: Christophero on July 12, 2010, 02:38:40 pm

Nice Bow.  It appears those are working tips at full draw.  That's pretty cool.  I tried making one with working tips a couple of years ago but a pin knot wouldn't allow one side to hold.  I imagine it gives a good flip to those limbs and arrow.

Title: Re: Cayuga Indian Bow-Hickory
Post by: jeff halfrack on July 12, 2010, 04:47:14 pm

  Nice  Bow !!!  I  live  about  12 miles from  Cayuga  lake!!  In  New  York,  Do  you  have  any  more  history  on  that  bow  and  tribe ?   JEFF W

Title: Re: Cayuga Indian Bow-Hickory
Post by: Lombard on July 12, 2010, 05:22:13 pm

Looks like a winner. Good job.

Title: Re: Cayuga Indian Bow-Hickory
Post by: Josh on July 12, 2010, 05:26:24 pm

...and another fine Bow for Self BOM fun in July!   :)

Title: Re: Cayuga Indian Bow-Hickory
Post by: YewArcher on July 12, 2010, 07:20:14 pm

Cat, Yes be careful what you wish...haha...my wife has a yew elb, a yew Pit River bow and now this one...she has quite a collection going....good thing I am a bowyer otherwise I'd be broke buying her bows.

Jeff, The Cyuga are a small tribe still in your region....they are a branch off of the Iroquois.

Steve

Title: Re: Cayuga Indian Bow-Hickory
Post by: George Tsoukalas on July 12, 2010, 07:29:05 pm

Very nicely done. Jawge

Title: Re: Cayuga Indian Bow-Hickory
Post by: ricktrojanowski on July 12, 2010, 10:12:43 pm

Very nice, it looks great.  I'm working on a replica Cayuga myself.  I hope it comes out 1/2 as nice as yours.  Fine job.

Title: Re: Cayuga Indian Bow-Hickory
Post by: hammertime on July 13, 2010, 12:05:20 am

graet looking bow,great design I like the handle wrap is that hemp? hickorys great stuff.Hammertime

Title: Re: Cayuga Indian Bow-Hickory
Post by: n2huntn on July 15, 2010, 08:17:29 pm

That one will get some votes, very nice.
Jeff

Title: Re: Cayuga Indian Bow-Hickory
Post by: profsaffel on July 15, 2010, 10:11:38 pm

I'm all for more NA bows and that one, sir, is a winner! Thank you for sharing. You've got my vote so far, too.

-Prof

Title: Re: Cayuga Indian Bow-Hickory
Post by: Frode on July 15, 2010, 11:17:15 pm

Very nice!  I'm just starting to learn about some of the NA bows, and examples like this really have me wanting to try one soon.  Well done!
Frode

Title: Re: Cayuga Indian Bow-Hickory
Post by: YewArcher on July 19, 2010, 04:02:43 pm

Moderators, Please do not use for BOM. I would rather not participate.

Thanks,

Steve

Title: Re: Cayuga Indian Bow-Hickory
Post by: Josh on July 19, 2010, 04:06:43 pm

Cool, if you change your mind please let me know.   :)  Looks like it woulda been a great contender.