Did they use horn composite bows in Nepal?

[christcl]

I was researching an article on the Lagan Silekhana palace weapons that IMA/AC bought (or looted) and found this picture.

Note the arrow quivers on the top left and right among the various Nepalese weapons.

The quiver shape and x-strap is found in Chinese, Manchu, Mongolian, and Tibetan designs.

Here is a picture of a 19th century Imperial Qing quiver.

I would think yes, the Nepalese would have had composite horn bows in the arsenal. Water buffalo horn being an integral part of the belly of a bow is also commonly found on khukuris.

Also I think time and time again, Nepalese craftsman have demonstrated their ability to build anything.

Thoughts?

 

[Bawanna]

There was a video awhile back I believe posted on this forum of a archery competition. I believe it was all woman and shooting it seemed like a very long distance, like over 100 yards as I recall. The strange part was they had many people standing right around the target, seems like it was family members or something.
Like 10 or 12 shooting at a time and each target with people all around it.

It was quite the deal, I'll have to poke around and see if I can find it again.

 

[Steve Tall]

A drawing showing the type of bow, arrow, and quiver used by the militia in Nepal during the late 18th century:

Caption: Nepaul Bow, Arrow, and Quiver

(from page 214)

from the book
An Account of the Kingdom of Nepaul: Being the Substance of Observations Made During a Mission to that Country in the Year 1793
By Colonel Kirkpatrick, 1811

 

[Steve Tall]

Drawing with caption "Goorkahs of 66th Regiment in their national costume".
Illustrated London News (supplement), 06 March 1858, pg 241.

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Ilngurkhas1858.jpg
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Anglo-Nepalese_War

 

[Bawanna]

https://www.bladeforums.com/threads/happy-naadam.1306569/#post-14980174

Check out this thread, I didn't figure out how to open the video I wanted but I think it's in there. Some good stuff about Nadam.
Well worth watching. I intend to do so again first chance I get.

 

[Berkley]

Nepalese Magar tribesmen with bows, kora swords, and khukuris, c. 1868.

 

[stwm]

I love the assorted arms and armor.