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Main Discussion Area => Arrows => Topic started by: JackCrafty on June 22, 2009, 02:19:01 pm

Title: Apache Quiver
Post by: JackCrafty on June 22, 2009, 02:19:01 pm

Here's some pictures of the Apache style quiver I made for my latest Apache bow & arrow set.  Due to time constraints, I didn't take pictures during the construction process...hopefully the pics of the finished product will be descriptive enough.

The material is smoked, deer braintan.  The stitching was done with deer rawhide.  Some of the lacing (light yellow-colored leather) is made from chamois leather.  The fabric is red wool stroudcloth.  The stiffener is yaupon holly.  The paint is a red ochre/shellac mixture.  The design is a combination of a couple of quivers I've seen in books....and reflects the Western Apache style.

There was some guesswork done since I do not have precise details on the construction of the quivers.

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Title: Re: Apache Quiver
Post by: Cromm on June 22, 2009, 02:43:07 pm

Well I don't care if it's right or wrong. I think it looks GREAT!!!!!!!!

Title: Re: Apache Quiver
Post by: Pat B on June 22, 2009, 03:38:31 pm

Excellent!!!

Title: Re: Apache Quiver
Post by: medicinewheel on June 22, 2009, 03:48:52 pm

VERY nice!
Great detail work and nice and comprehensive pictures!
Overall very nice set!

Title: Re: Apache Quiver
Post by: uwe on June 22, 2009, 04:02:02 pm

I agree! Nice work.
Regards Uwe

Title: Re: Apache Quiver
Post by: JackCrafty on June 22, 2009, 04:23:17 pm

Thanks for the compliments guys.  :)

One thing I've noticed about braintan is how easily it picks up dirt! >:(  That swiffer duster thingy ain't got nothin' on braintan....

This was my first major project using braintan and I've got to say that I REALLY need to learn how to make it myself (before I spend my life's savings on the stuff).  I think I'm hooked.

Title: Re: Apache Quiver
Post by: Grunt on June 22, 2009, 09:59:51 pm

Nice quiver!!!

Title: Re: Apache Quiver
Post by: AKAPK on June 23, 2009, 04:17:19 am

talk about excellent! :)

Title: Re: Apache Quiver
Post by: Wiggy on June 23, 2009, 05:28:37 am

That's awesome! I really like the wool!

Title: Re: Apache Quiver
Post by: Pappy on June 23, 2009, 05:46:28 am

Beautiful work as usuall.You do some great work. :)
   Pappy

Title: Re: Apache Quiver
Post by: broad_head on June 23, 2009, 06:57:31 am

Wow, that is a fantastic bit of craftsmanship, what a superb quiver. I can appreciate the amount of time and thought that gone into making that. The arrows look interesting, what is the shaft and fore-shaft material.
                                                                                      Peter (UK)

Title: Re: Apache Quiver
Post by: JackCrafty on June 23, 2009, 09:19:12 am

Thanks guys. :)

Broad-Head, the shafts are phragmites reed and the foreshafts are privet.  This design was common among the Apaches and other southwest tribes.

Below are a couple pictures that show actual Apache equipment.  These, and others, contributed to the design of my quiver.  They are a bit small but you can see larger pictures on the American Museum of Natural History site.

You'll notice that there is no bow case in either picture...that's because the bow was carried in the same quiver together with the arrows.

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Title: Re: Apache Quiver
Post by: DanaM on June 23, 2009, 09:42:14 am

Dang Patrick thats beautiful :)

Title: Re: Apache Quiver
Post by: faltenhemd on June 23, 2009, 10:21:42 am

 :o WOW, I'm speechless! awesome work patrick
thanks for posting

Title: Re: Apache Quiver
Post by: Scowler on June 23, 2009, 11:11:28 am

Sweet looking set up.

Title: Re: Apache Quiver
Post by: Parnell on June 24, 2009, 12:12:18 am

I'm stunned - really outstanding work.  Each thing is captivating unto itself.

Title: Re: Apache Quiver
Post by: JackCrafty on June 24, 2009, 01:13:22 pm

Thanks for the comments and compliments guys....it makes the effort all the more worthwhile. :)

Title: Re: Apache Quiver
Post by: PaulN/KS on June 26, 2009, 11:07:34 am

I finally got to view the photos...

You are certainly a talented craftsman.

Title: Re: Apache Quiver
Post by: John K on June 26, 2009, 03:36:57 pm

Great work Patrick, you do fantastic work !!

Title: Re: Apache Quiver
Post by: PeteC on June 29, 2009, 10:35:17 pm

Outstanding outfit!!! Great work!!  God Bless

Title: Re: Apache Quiver
Post by: xin on June 30, 2009, 10:11:58 am

Beautiful, artistic, functional .  What more can you say.  Crafty, you definitely live up to your name.

Title: Re: Apache Quiver
Post by: Easternarcher on July 02, 2009, 09:12:33 pm

Now that's the way to take pictures! :o Excellent detail revealed in those.
I'm also very impressed with your handiwork.Great Job......Gave me some ideas too!

Title: Re: Apache Quiver
Post by: broken arrow on July 03, 2009, 10:05:05 pm

A thing of beauty and tremendous detail .Takes much time and patience to build a quiver like that .

Title: Re: Apache Quiver
Post by: JackCrafty on July 04, 2009, 12:10:45 am

Thanks everyone for the kind words! :)

Easternarcher, I'm glad the quiver inspired some ideas.  Let us know what you come up with.

Title: Re: Apache Quiver
Post by: AndrewS on July 04, 2009, 04:56:52 am

Great work!

Title: Re: Apache Quiver
Post by: smokeu on July 08, 2009, 12:36:53 pm

That is outstanding... Truley heirloom quality, museum worhty.... Unbelieveable. I would be beside myself to own a set so nice. Priceless!!!