I think it’s safe to say that these new MK bow limbs are the business. #Archery

Kabura-ya (鏑矢) is a Japanese arrow used by the #samurai in feudal Japan. Its sound was created by a specially carved bulb of deer horn attached to the tip & believed to chase away evil spirits before the battle 🔊
@Rainmaker1973 #globalmuseum #archery

Daddy daughter time at the #archery

Slightly random one, but my #archery club is trying to raise cash to improve accessibility, especially (but not exclusively) for wheelchair users. We’ve got quite a lot to raise. So if anyone feels inclined to chuck in a few quid it would be hugely appreciated!

https://www.crowdfunder.co.uk/p/making-meridian-archery-club-accessible

An article in the current #Skalk about experiments with #Viking Period #archery contains the following chilling passage:

"Our trials and experiments, which were carried out by two of this article's co-authors ... WITH STUDENTS AS TEST SUBJECTS, reveal something important."

#archaeology #vikings #academia

A forest of colourful bows.

#Archery

A bright and early start for the SOPA Challenge #3 Garry Robinson Trophy.

#Archery