Description: The Warrior's Tools Plains Indian Bows, Arrows & Quivers by Eric Smith Written from a Native American perspective by internationally recognized Chickasaw bowyer Eric Smith, THE WARRIOR'S TOOLS offers a long needed introduction to not only Plains Indian bows but also arrows, quivers,and shields. Told in a conversational style with easy-to-follow instructions and expert asides, the book provides practical how-to information on bow making along with insight on the place bows, arrows, quivers, and shields held in tribal life in the past and the role they continue to play in tribal communities today. The book includes a small gallery of the author's work. Review Quotes:". . . the author has succeeded in packaging within the covers of this book, the benefit of thirty years' experience working with master tribal bowyers, conducting historical research,as well as hands on trial and error experimentation . . . " -- Towana Spivey "curator, historian, archaeologist" Review Quotes:"Smith's work is the first comprehensive written record documenting 200 years of history and making of the bows used by the Great Plains tribes." -- Kent Smith "Office for the Advancement of American Indians in Medicine and Science, Oklahoma State University" ChapterPage Foreword Introduction Chapter 1The Beginning1 Chapter 2Bow Designs7 Chapter 3Basic Bow Making19 Chapter 4Bending Bows to Shape35 Chapter 5All About Sinew39 Chapter 6Plains Indian Horn Bows, Part 149 Chapter 7Plains Indian Horn Bows, Part 265 Chapter 8Shooting the Short Bow77 Chapter 9Plains Indian Arrows87 Chapter 10Plains Indian Quivers101 Chapter 11Plains Indian Shields111 Chapter 12Final Thoughts121 Glossary and Diagrams125 About the Author Acknowledgments Contributor Bio:Smith, EricChickasaw author Eric Smith is a master bowyer who has taught the ancient craft of bow making to Native American you and others across the country. His creations have also appeared in Hollywood movies, including THE REVENANT, and grace museums and collections in more than twenty-six countries. He makes his home in Oklahoma. Hardcover. 2019. Unabridged. Glossary, Illustrated. 8.58" L x 5.83" W. 194 pages. BRAND NEW! PLEASE NOTE: PHOTO IN THIS AUCTION IS A STOCK PHOTO OF THE BOOK. YOUR BOOK IS BRAND NEW FROM THE PUBLISHER, NEVER READ, NEVER SHELVED. We ship all of our books in cardboard packaging/wrapping for protection in transit.
Price: 21.55 USD
Location: Houston, Texas
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Brand: BOOK
Style: American Longbow
selfbow stickbow: self bow stick bow
Material: Wood
MPN: ARC234
Country/Region of Manufacture: United States
Archery Type: TRADITIONAL
