Like many of the Eastern Woodlands Indians, the Cherokee used D'bows with a rectangular cross section and "diamond" shaped tips. Bows were built in different sizes and strengths depending on the intended use and individual preference. I don't think there was a particular style associated with the Cherokee. Black locust and hickory seemed to be the most common bow woods used. Arrows were often made from split hickory. The strings were most often made from twisted rawhide.