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Main Discussion Area => Bows => Topic started by: Matt A on February 08, 2012, 03:02:46 am

Title: Ojibwe Longbow
Post by: Matt A on February 08, 2012, 03:02:46 am

anyone have any ideas what the Ojibwe indians of Northern Minnesota's longbows looked like? I search the net with no such success.  :-\

Title: Re: Ojibwe Longbow
Post by: M-P on February 08, 2012, 04:39:18 am

Howdy,  The Encyclopedia of Native American Bows and Arrows shows 6 bows attributed to the Ojibwa/ (Chippewa).  They range from 43" to 67" in over all length.   They are all flat bows.  One is shown with a narrowed handle.  Another is shown with a reflex/deflex profile.  Three of them are painted/ stained.  You should look up a copy for more details.   Ron

Title: Re: Ojibwe Longbow
Post by: Matt A on February 08, 2012, 11:08:33 pm

thanks!

Title: Re: Ojibwe Longbow
Post by: HickoryBill on February 08, 2012, 11:22:48 pm

Send Halfeye, on this forum a pm, he's the in house expert on East Coast NA bows..He'd more than likely be glad to help ya out.