They were pretty common; I inherited one from a neighbor. The normal material was "lemonwood", which is a South American hardwood.
Still available, I see:
http://www.constantines.com/browseproducts/Lemonwood-Staves.HTML
Older wooden longbows can be problematic to shoot; they tend to dry out. Have it checked by a shop familiar with such things before trying to brace it.
Still available, I see:
http://www.constantines.com/browseproducts/Lemonwood-Staves.HTML
Older wooden longbows can be problematic to shoot; they tend to dry out. Have it checked by a shop familiar with such things before trying to brace it.