Ali Aboutaam of Phoenix Ancient Art offers objects from a huge range of time periods and geographical locations. One of the more astounding artifacts on offer is a Scythian bamboo bow and quiver. The bamboo bow is shaped into a triple curve, the center curve for hand placement, and the top and bottom curve to increase the action of the bowstring. This remarkably preserved set dates from the 3rd to 1st century BCE. Its state of preservation is remarkable. Also incredible is the fact that this set has remained together through the ages.
Scythian Bamboo Weapon
The term Scythian refers to a group of many nomadic tribes who spoke the Iranian language and roamed from the Danube river plains to the Central Asian steppes and eastward to Siberia. The Scythians were warriors, and even Scythian women fought in battles.
This artifact is quite a find, not just for its inherent beauty but for its historical value.