Did they use horn composite bows in Nepal?

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christcl

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I was researching an article on the Lagan Silekhana palace weapons that IMA/AC bought (or looted) and found this picture.

Note the arrow quivers on the top left and right among the various Nepalese weapons.

The quiver shape and x-strap is found in Chinese, Manchu, Mongolian, and Tibetan designs.

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Here is a picture of a 19th century Imperial Qing quiver.
myquiver1.jpg


I would think yes, the Nepalese would have had composite horn bows in the arsenal. Water buffalo horn being an integral part of the belly of a bow is also commonly found on khukuris.

Also I think time and time again, Nepalese craftsman have demonstrated their ability to build anything.

Thoughts?
 
There was a video awhile back I believe posted on this forum of a archery competition. I believe it was all woman and shooting it seemed like a very long distance, like over 100 yards as I recall. The strange part was they had many people standing right around the target, seems like it was family members or something.
Like 10 or 12 shooting at a time and each target with people all around it.

It was quite the deal, I'll have to poke around and see if I can find it again.
 
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