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Bow
photograph of bow

Bows need to be made from wood that will bend, but not break; the Salado often used netleaf hackberry, which grows in the riparian area along the Upper Cliff Dwelling trail. A notch at each end of the bow holds the bowstring, which is made of yucca or agave fiber.

For more information on Salado hunting technology, check out the arrow, arrowhead, clubs, and shaft straightener.

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                        Updated May 8, 2005