Primitive Archer
Main Discussion Area => Bows => Topic started by: IndianGuy on March 15, 2011, 02:42:49 pm
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Hey Guys, Pat requested that I start a thread showing some of my bows.....So here are a few.
enjoy.
Eric
This pic is a collection of osage and hickory bows with dogwood arrows. All the bows are sinew backed and two have buffalo horn bellies.
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A pair of southern Plains osage short bows and Dogwood Arrows.
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Sinew backed osage, with dogwood arrows.
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Above bow on tillering stick.
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Sinew backed osage and dogwood arrows.
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Old time southern plains bowcase and quiver.
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1840's style brain tanned bow case and quiver combo beaded with pony beads.
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Dogwood hunting and practice arrows.
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And last one, this is me!...and yes I am American Indian!
Eric
This picture is titled "After the Shot" My wife took this right after I let an arrow fly and was slowing the horse down, It wasn't staged and came out very well.
At least she thought it did! :)
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Many, Many thanks for those photo's Indianguy. Totally inspirational, these are my favourite type of bow and they have a real authenticity in their design and finish
what a super photo of you on horseback too..
Cheers
Keith
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Very awesome and thanks for sharing.
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Eric,thanks for posting pics of your bows
very nice looking sticks 8)
i do have a request for you though
could you possibly do a build along on the osier arrows?
i live in central minnesota,we have litteraly hundreds of acres of this stuff all over the place
its what i have been using to make arrows with
but i would like to make them a little more "authentic" like
thank you
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Thanks, I enjoyed those !
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Thanks Eric. Beautiful work! 8) I have a Plains type bow build in the future and it is great to see the "real" stuff for guidance.
Thanks for posting your beautiful work and your wife's photo.
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Very nice! Thanks for sharing.
Stiks
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Great looking work. With the short draw is it possible to hold an arrow in you're mouth for a fast follow up shot?Ron
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WOW!!! Amazing bows and arrows. Your collection would make a nice article in the magazine.
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Cracker, yes I usually hold 4 arrows in my bow hand, one on the string and one In my mouth when speed shooting.
Eric
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I like it.
Thanks for sharing.
Way to keep traditional skills alive!
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beautiful bows and arrows and a classic picture. many thanks for showing your collection. Eric
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Very nice work and nice paint. Mounted archery is awesome to watch and you definitely look like you know what your doing with your horse and with your bows. I'm looking forward to see more of your work and I'm glad you found this site.
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very nice bows and congrats to keeping the traditions alive. hopefully you have opportunity to share with those local to you with same reception. very nice indeed.
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Very cool post! Thanks for sharing and for the pictures. Can't wait to see more of your work!!!--Josh
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Thank you Guys.
Yes I do give cultural lectures and shooting demonstrations on occasion, mostly to Native American kids.
My regalia (clothing and adornments) are used in ceremonial and educational purposes.
The art of Native American Bows made by Native American bowyers is beginning to be lost at an alarming rate as are many other aspects of the Native culture.
As long as the Good Lord allows me to I will make bows and arrows and share with others who love the art of bowmaking.
Eric
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Eric, beautiful work there!!
I'll second Keenan in thanking you for joining us and Tim (Sailordad) in his request for some arrow build-alongs... 'specially your trade points ;)
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Hi Eric ! Beautiful work as always. I second or third the build alongs. Most of the people on this site are trying to keep the skills alive. Bill
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WOW is right! You are truely inspirational!
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very cool.thank you for the look,steve
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Eric, your bows, arrows and quivers are just beautiful. Really nice to see. Jawge
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Eric, beautiful work there!!
I'll second Keenan in thanking you for joining us and Tim (Sailordad) in his request for some arrow build-alongs... 'specially your trade points ;)
X4 Great work and I like the photo allot, nice to have you here ;D
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Nice looking stuff. Love the pic on the pony too.
Darcy :)
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WOW!!!, I love those kinda bows, great work, Bub
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Great bows and arrows...good to see you are passing it on. Good deal.
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Thanks for sharing, Looks like fun !!!!!
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Beautiful work, you are a true craftsman.
Thanks for sharing.
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Indian guy,
What's to say.....perfection comes to mind. Lookin at the work, dont think ya had to say you were Native American though. Absolutely outstanding.
rich
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Wonderful photos! Thanks so much for sharing them with us here.
Is there a chance you could give us the measurements of some of those bows and the arrows?
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As for demensions, Plains bows average 39-52" 52" being the longest I have personally seen. So all my bows are 52" or less, usually much less. I always try and make my bows draw 1/2 of their total length, when they do that I fell I have made a good bow.
Arrows are between 20"-26" not counting the points.
Eric
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Here is a elk horn and sinew only bow I made last year, it is 36" and has a draw length of 20", being drawn 18" in this picture. 6 layers of sinew backing, bow did not turn out exactly how I had planned but this was a first from me with elk horn and very very difficult to straighten out the twists and turns, however in the end I had a shootable bow that is very functional.
I believe the main mistake with this bow was not pushing the handle back toward the belly, it would have helped the bow tremendously. But overall i was pleased with the results.
maybe a little more bend through the mid limbs too.
Eric
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really cool stuff! I've only built one horn bow but am collecting materials for another one. Yours are an inspiration.!
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excellent work i think you will be an inspiration to us all
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Simply beautiful.
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Some really nice work Eric
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Another vote for some build alongs! Are those bone heads in the pic with the horn bow? I'd love to make me some of those,Sweet setup.
Stiks
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Another vote for some build alongs! Are those bone heads in the pic with the horn bow? I'd love to make me some of those,Sweet setup.
Stiks
Was wondering that myself.
Nice bow and a valuable tutor for your next one ;)
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A few more. osage, and a hickory, all sinew backed.
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Nice work, and really good to see there are still some native americans making bows the tradititional way, ( are there many more of you ?), keep up the good work of teaching your skills( if you dont mind me saying)....hope your gonna stick around on the PA....
Dave
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Beautiful craftmanship!
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Wow great work, very inspirational! Thanks for sharing!
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Thank you Guys.
Yes I do give cultural lectures and shooting demonstrations on occasion, mostly to Native American kids.
My regalia (clothing and adornments) are used in ceremonial and educational purposes.
The art of Native American Bows made by Native American bowyers is beginning to be lost at an alarming rate as are many other aspects of the Native culture.
As long as the Good Lord allows me to I will make bows and arrows and share with others who love the art of bowmaking.
Eric
Beautiful collection, and very well said.
I think the good Lord is gonna keep you around for a while....
Thanks for sharing
Ron
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The art of Native American Bows made by Native American bowyers is beginning to be lost at an alarming rate as are many other aspects of the Native culture.
As long as the Good Lord allows me to I will make bows and arrows and share with others who love the art of bowmaking.
Eric
what okie said. that is a very impressive collection. i am part cherokee and have been learning to make bows over the last year and a half, its hard to ind na bowyers to teach you "especially i you dont live in the nation" so i have to learn on my own . thanks to this site and people like you i can learn a lot easier. keep posting :)
shawn,
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My GOD those are fantastic!
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I agree, those are fantastic. You must spend a lot of time processing sinew!
George
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Like them all, but the elkhorn bow is FANTASTIC! how about an extra thread for that one with much mor details???? PE-LEAZE...!
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And last one, this is me!...and yes I am American Indian!
Eric
This picture is titled "After the Shot" My wife took this right after I let an arrow fly and was slowing the horse down, It wasn't staged and came out very well.
At least she thought it did! :)
Bows are great, thank you for shared
George
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Pilamaya ye pilamaya yelo hey for posting your work. i'm a white guy who is traveling the red road. Lakota hosila are important the future of the red road. Pilamaya again.
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Guys don't forget Eric makes his living selling his bows and arrows. I have one of his fine bows and can assure you they shoot as good as they look!
Although we have never met in person I feel like Eric is a good friend. He's the real deal when it comes to native archery and history.
Good job Eric, keep up the good work!
Donnie
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Not much I can add to what has been said.Great looking equipment and pictures. Looking forward to seeing more. Very nice work. God Bless
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Great bunch of pictures,thanks for sharing.Beautiful work. :)
Pappy
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Very nice exhibit of bows and arrows, thanks for sharing.
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And last one, this is me!...and yes I am American Indian!
Eric
This picture is titled "After the Shot" My wife took this right after I let an arrow fly and was slowing the horse down, It wasn't staged and came out very well.
At least she thought it did! :)
So, you caught the arrow with your teeth! Awesome trick! (at least that's what you can tell the neighborhood kids...) :D
No, seriously, great work. I'm certainly a fan of the short bow. Thanks for sharing.