Snake Bows

 There are a lot of things one may do to change the appearance of a bow,   but few are as elegant as the application of a snake skin backing. 

 Originally this was seldom performed on Woodland Indian Bows, as it was more applicable to protect a sinew backing from weather, such as with shorter bows from the mid west.. However lack of evidence is not proof of absence.

I find the effect to be heightened by applying the snake skin to a bow which has a natural ‘wiggle’  producing a very alive presence.

While wavy grained wood is more time consuming to make into a bow, they are just as powerful when made by skilled hands.  They are Available Made To Order at North Wood Traditional Archery.