Help with question about my bow please !

[backwoodsjoe]

The bow I have is a Gila longbow made by Jeremiah Rutherford. I traded some of my art work for it. The bow has deer rawhide backing. I was told Jeremiah died about two years ago and some say his bows now are becoming collectable with the right people.
ANY OF THAT MEAN ANYTHING ? I'm new at archery so I'd just like to know a bit more about the bow, it's maker and it's value. Thanks in advance for your help !

[sailordad]

well i aint never heard of it,but that dont mean anything
is a wood longbow,or f    fi    fibb   fiberglass (man that was tough to type) 
im sure someone one her will know something about it
if ya got pics,post them that will help quit a bit
pics of any markings on the bow etc,not to mention the whole bow itself

[backwoodsjoe]

Thanks. I'll try to post a pic tomorrow. The bow is hickory.

[El Destructo]

Tim...Gila Longbows was in Organ New Mexico...He used to make Traditional Longbows...but the Website is Gone...and the email Address is no longer working...so I would guess that the Company died when He did