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The present bow stave has been declared as bamboo working of the Dafla (Nyishi) tribe of Arunachal Pradesh. This bow has a long, straight, thick, and flat bamboo strip bow, which tapers delicately on both ends with a broad mid-section, allowing for the flexibility and strength requisite in archery.There are three remnants of nodes on the surface, which are marks of being drawn out of natural bamboo. A notch at one end allows for holding the bowstring, while the other end shows signs of damage or wear and tear because of aging, presumably from extensive use. The bow is devoid of string presently, but it was functionally used for hunting and self-defense, which indicates a deep relationship between the Nyishi tribe and their surroundings. Such bows were used traditionally for sustainable hunting practices and formed an important part of tribal rituals, games, and survival activities. The use of bamboo available locally and such an easy technique demonstrate the sustainable nature and intelligence of the peoples of the Dafla (Nyishi) culture. These items are now housed in cultural institutions and represent the tribal endurance, resourcefulness, and identity, while also helping with the documentation of India's indigenous martial and craft traditions.
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The present bow stave has been declared as bamboo working of the Dafla (Nyishi) tribe of Arunachal Pradesh. This bow has a long, straight, thick, and flat bamboo strip bow, which tapers delicately on both ends with a broad mid-section, allowing for the flexibility and strength requisite in archery.There are three remnants of nodes on the surface, which are marks of being drawn out of natural bamboo. A notch at one end allows for holding the bowstring, while the other end shows signs of damage or wear and tear because of aging, presumably from extensive use. The bow is devoid of string presently, but it was functionally used for hunting and self-defense, which indicates a deep relationship between the Nyishi tribe and their surroundings. Such bows were used traditionally for sustainable hunting practices and formed an important part of tribal rituals, games, and survival activities. The use of bamboo available locally and such an easy technique demonstrate the sustainable nature and intelligence of the peoples of the Dafla (Nyishi) culture. These items are now housed in cultural institutions and represent the tribal endurance, resourcefulness, and identity, while also helping with the documentation of India's indigenous martial and craft traditions.
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