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The bow stave represents an ancient instrument of domesticity and hunting for the Khasi inhabitants of Meghalaya. The handiwork of these people and their innumerable connections to the natural environment has been reflected through this bamboo bow stave. It is made of one long piece of bamboo, easily available in the hilly terrains of Meghalaya that acts as a multi-purpose item of both utility and art in everyday Khasi life. This stave is wider in the central part so that it can attain maximum strength and flexibility while tapering downwards toward both ends. Notched portions have been skillfully carved at each edge of the stave end, which secure the bowstring in its place. Such simple yet clever designs in the construction of this bamboo bow stave speak volumes of the intuitive knowledge of the Khasi tribal group in the subject of aerodynamics, tension, and balance. Such bamboo bow staves have been used traditionally in hunting small game and for tribal defense. These days, they may also have a ceremonial or cultural purpose with the intention of reflecting the heritage and identity of the tribe. The intricate art of their making has usually been learnt and then taught, maintaining a part of the Khasi's intangible cultural heritage. Not using bamboo reflects a sustainable lifestyle for the Khasi tribes, which pay attention to making tools of everyday life that are all functional but still pleasing to the eyes.
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The bow stave represents an ancient instrument of domesticity and hunting for the Khasi inhabitants of Meghalaya. The handiwork of these people and their innumerable connections to the natural environment has been reflected through this bamboo bow stave. It is made of one long piece of bamboo, easily available in the hilly terrains of Meghalaya that acts as a multi-purpose item of both utility and art in everyday Khasi life. This stave is wider in the central part so that it can attain maximum strength and flexibility while tapering downwards toward both ends. Notched portions have been skillfully carved at each edge of the stave end, which secure the bowstring in its place. Such simple yet clever designs in the construction of this bamboo bow stave speak volumes of the intuitive knowledge of the Khasi tribal group in the subject of aerodynamics, tension, and balance. Such bamboo bow staves have been used traditionally in hunting small game and for tribal defense. These days, they may also have a ceremonial or cultural purpose with the intention of reflecting the heritage and identity of the tribe. The intricate art of their making has usually been learnt and then taught, maintaining a part of the Khasi's intangible cultural heritage. Not using bamboo reflects a sustainable lifestyle for the Khasi tribes, which pay attention to making tools of everyday life that are all functional but still pleasing to the eyes.
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