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Offline JackCrafty

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Apache Quiver
« 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.
















































« Last Edit: March 19, 2010, 08:04:27 pm by jackcrafty »
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Re: Apache Quiver
« Reply #1 on: June 22, 2009, 02:43:07 pm »
Well I don't care if it's right or wrong. I think it looks GREAT!!!!!!!!
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Re: Apache Quiver
« Reply #2 on: June 22, 2009, 03:38:31 pm »
Excellent!!!
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Re: Apache Quiver
« Reply #3 on: June 22, 2009, 03:48:52 pm »

VERY nice!
Great detail work and nice and comprehensive pictures!
Overall very nice set!
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Re: Apache Quiver
« Reply #4 on: June 22, 2009, 04:02:02 pm »
I agree! Nice work.
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Re: Apache Quiver
« Reply #5 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.
« Last Edit: June 23, 2009, 09:06:09 am by jackcrafty »
Any critter tastes good with enough butter on it.

Patrick Blank
Midland, Texas
Youtube: JackCrafty, Allergic Hobbit, Patrick Blank

Where's Rock? Public Waterways, Road Cuts, Landscape Supply, Knap-Ins.
How to Cook It?  200° for 24hrs then 275° to 500° for 4hrs (depending on type), Cool for 12hr

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Re: Apache Quiver
« Reply #6 on: June 22, 2009, 09:59:51 pm »
Nice quiver!!!

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« Reply #7 on: June 23, 2009, 04:17:19 am »
talk about excellent! :)

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Re: Apache Quiver
« Reply #8 on: June 23, 2009, 05:28:37 am »
That's awesome! I really like the wool!
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Re: Apache Quiver
« Reply #9 on: June 23, 2009, 05:46:28 am »
Beautiful work as usuall.You do some great work. :)
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Re: Apache Quiver
« Reply #10 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.
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Re: Apache Quiver
« Reply #11 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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Any critter tastes good with enough butter on it.

Patrick Blank
Midland, Texas
Youtube: JackCrafty, Allergic Hobbit, Patrick Blank

Where's Rock? Public Waterways, Road Cuts, Landscape Supply, Knap-Ins.
How to Cook It?  200° for 24hrs then 275° to 500° for 4hrs (depending on type), Cool for 12hr

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Re: Apache Quiver
« Reply #12 on: June 23, 2009, 09:42:14 am »
Dang Patrick thats beautiful :)
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Re: Apache Quiver
« Reply #13 on: June 23, 2009, 10:21:42 am »
 :o WOW, I'm speechless! awesome work patrick
thanks for posting
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Re: Apache Quiver
« Reply #14 on: June 23, 2009, 11:11:28 am »
Sweet looking set up.