A functional replica of an ethnological bow in collections of the Smithsonian Institution. The original was made in Osage Orange wood, and worked to one growth ring.  This replica follows the original in one growth ring Osage, and to the correct measurements of 48 inches long, 7/8th inches wide at the handle, tapering to half inch nocks.  There is a extra wood extending over one nock, that was used to tie on a tuft of horse or bison hair. Staying strict to length, width, and thickness measurements, tillering lead to a result of 43 pound pull at 22 inches of draw.  It was tillered and shot tested, ONLY to 22 inches. This is the proper draw length for a bow that is narrow and only 48 inches long.  This bow was not tested any further than 22 inch draw, and no attempt should be made to shoot this bow as a modern sport bow pulling to chin and holding.  This replica should be pulled lower than the chin(tested here at chest level) and "snap shot" without holding anchor.  
  This bow is functional, and comes with a string for testing, set with an adjustable timber hitch/bowmaker's knot.  It was first and foremost made as an example of Comanche bowmaking techniques, and to be an accurate replica of historical Southwest culture.