 |
 |
| Learning
from the Master by Andrew Knez Jr. |
 |
Bows and arrows were used extensively by eastern woodland warriors and hunters for generations prior to the introduction of firearms into their society by white men. The musket and trade gun quickly became the weapon of choice, however, when shortages of powder and lead occurred, the warriors had to revert back to use of their old standby.
River cane, hickory and cattails were commonly used for arrow shafts. Turkey feathers were the feathers of choice, but others would suffice. Flint was readily available for razor sharp tips. Sinew for bowstrings and for securing feathers and tips as well as glue made from hoofs and tendons cam~ from larger animals. Although many types of wood were used for bows, osage orange was the most desirable because it can bend both ways without getting stress fractures.
Silencers of beaver tail attached to the bowstring made this a formidable weapon in the silent forest. As with all Indian culture, the knowledge to create this ingenious tool was passed on by the elder skilled craftsmen to each younger generation, thus, the technology survived literally unchanged for thousands of years
P422
- 5.50 cm x 40 cm imprint .... $
49.60
|
|
|
