I'm a bit tarty here to post pics of the trade bow(s) I recieved.
These two beautiful bows were sent to me by Rich Rousseau(Half Eye). They arrived at my home the day before I got back from Colorado. What a pleasant surprise to greet me home.
Being true to his tradition here on PA Rich has expressed his take on two Native American , Eastern Woodland style bows; a Cree cable backed bow with slightly reflexed tips and an Ojibwa(Chippewa) scalloped edge bow with typical carved nocke and tips. Also he sent a "fat head" moose arrow. It has a thick shaft with self nock and a stone head hafted and turkey feathers tied on. Apparently these heavy arrows were shot at moose as the hunters paddled their canoes along side a swimming moose. Penetration was more of a concern than good arrow flight at that point blank range.
Thanks so much for these incredable little bows and the arrow, Rich. They will be a cherished part of my bow and arrow collection along with your note as documentation of their source and history.
These aren't the best pics. The bows and arrows are way better than represented here with the pics...
ps. I'll try to get my wife to take a few full draw pics later today.
