Sudbury bow nocks

[meanewood]

Hi all
I am making a Sudbury type bow for the first time and was wondering what the consensus is regarding the originals nocks.
Because they are different styles makes me wonder if the wider one with two potential nocking points was made to employ a bracing string?

[Pat B]

If that was the top limb it might be where a horse hair tassel was attached. If it was the bottom limb it could be there for a bracing string but I've not heard of Native Americans using bracing strings.

[fargrubby]

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Hi all
I am making a Sudbury type bow for the first time and was wondering what the consensus is regarding the originals nocks.
Because they are different styles makes me wonder if the wider one with two potential nocking points was made to employ a bracing string?

One common bow type in archery is the Sudbury style. In order to guarantee arc stability and performance for Sudbury-style arcs, agreement on the initial nodes is frequently taken into account. The purpose of the brace is to maintain the bow's fully extended posture so that stronger bow blows can be produced. In addition to making the bow seem easier to shoot, it can assist the bow become more steady. The usage of tie wire is not required.

[Parnell]

Here are some pictures from the Peabody.

[JW_Halverson]

Looking at the photos of the actual bow posted above, I don't think that bow is set up for a bowstringer or a different nocking position. To my eye, it looks like ornamentation. Certainly not for a horsehair tuft either, something I do not believe was ever used on eastern US bows.

[Parnell]

Yeah JW.  I’m wondering what the original string was and how it was made.