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authentic apache craft wooden bow 46" arrow 40" 274

$ 132

Availability: 100 in stock
  • Origin: San Carlos Apache Reservation, AZ
  • Return shipping will be paid by: Buyer
  • Tribal Affiliation: san Carlos Apache Tribe
  • All returns accepted: Returns Accepted
  • Culture: Native American: US
  • Country/Region of Manufacture: United States
  • Restocking Fee: No
  • material: mulberry sinew, river reed, acasia, feather, metal
  • Condition: New
  • Refund will be given as: Money Back
  • Item must be returned within: 14 Days
  • size: bow 46" arrow 40"
  • crafts: hand made
  • Artisan: Anthony Belvado

    Description

    Apache Fair Trade Cooperative, Inc
    Artisan
    : Anthony Belvado is a San Carlos Apache Tribal member and resides on the Reservation.
    2012, SantaFe: joined fellowship program at school for advance research. Demonstrated Apache violin.
    2018, Tucson AZ: Award from southwest folk life alliance for making Apache violin.
    Musical instrument museum Phoenix, AZ; display his violin and video.
    Southwest museum in Tucson,AZ display his violin.
    The Apache Indians have always been known for their artistry through their rich culture and history. The designs and symbols used in all Apache arts and crafts relate through nature and the universe.
    I am extremely honored and bestowed to continue this rich tradition. I have been interested in the art since I was young and have been self-taught artist in pencil, charcoal drawing, acrylic paintings on leather and violin making.
    The past 10 years(2012) I have been making the traditional Apache violin. This has been past down to me by my late grandfather Salton Reede Sr.
    Materia
    l: Home tanned cow raw hide is used for bow grip
    This is how the home tanned buckskin or cow hide is prepared
    Scrap off fat and flesh from inside. 2. Soak in wood ash (alkaline) solution for a few days. 3. Scrap off the hair from skin. 4. Soak in vinegar (acid) overnight and wring out the solution. 5. Soak in cow or pig brain+ivory soap+dozen eggs+oil overnight. 6. Wring out the solution until just damp. 7. Stretch with pumice rock until dry and soft for several hours.
    bow is mulberry wood that is soaked in water many times to soften the wood to keep carve and curve. Commercial sinew is used for the bow string. River reed is used for the arrow. Acassia branch is carved to insert in the river reed
    which
    is tied with
    sinew
    . The metal arrow tip is carved that is inserted into the acassia and tied with sinew.
    Imitation
    turkey feather is attached to the other side of the arrow.
    Size
    :  The length of bow is 46" and arrow is 40".
    Authenticity
    :  This craft is bought by the Apache Fair Trade Cooperatives, Inc (AFTCO) which is a nonprofit organization founded to help San Carlos and White Mountain Tribes' economy. The authenticity of this craft is certified by AFTCO.