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Title: A long bow for Joan of Arc
Post by: Kirkll on April 29, 2025, 02:30:46 PM

Years ago i had a gal call me and asked if i could create a take down long bow that looked like a one piece bow. She was into European reenactment in the 100 year war era in France, and told me she was a descendent of Joan of Arc. and sent me an old document with the original crest on her shield to replicate....

So we started out with some Macassar Ebony and i crafted my first full overlay bow riser to match the limbs...

Then after getting the bow complete i carved out a shield and did the artwork to match the Joan of Arc shield.

She was very pleased with the finished product. The only regret i had was not getting photos of her with her reenactment gear. 

Here is a copy of the finished bow album link if you would like to see more photos.

https://goo.gl/photos/YuFHmY7FaBfuaoTw5

Title: Re: A long bow for Joan of Arc
Post by: Witherstick on April 29, 2025, 02:40:59 PM

Definitely a work of art.  I am not aware that Joan of Arc had any children although others of her family likely did

Title: Re: A long bow for Joan of Arc
Post by: Kirkll on April 29, 2025, 04:11:19 PM

Quote from: Witherstick on April 29, 2025, 02:40:59 PM

Definitely a work of art.  I am not aware that Joan of Arc had any children although others of her family likely did

Considering Joan of Arc’s  early demise,  I’d have to agree any family connection would have to be on another branch of the family tree.  :dunno: