Robustus- thanks, that is Cherry inner bark wrapped at the ends and bark at the handle
PD- Dont remember how wide I think like about 1 inch. ( i dont have it with me anymore, it went to a horse archery school.)
jpitts: thankyou, yea theyre just ornamental, some of the original plains bows and Ca bows had it so I thought Id put some too.
Blackhawk- Thankyou sir!