These arrows are amazingly long- about 5.5 feet- and they have a variety of patterns that I rolled out so that they can be seen in their entirety. They are constructed of three components: the arrow head (bone), which fits into the top of the shaft (either a piece of wood or very thin bamboo). This in turn is fitted into a slightly larger stalk of bamboo. The binding is made of thin strips of plant fiber and the paste includes the blood from the hunters' testicles (ouch! ((I imagine))) I still haven't seen the bow that could shoot such huge arrows, but if I get the chance I'd love to draw that too.
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