The bow is one of the most widely used weapons in human history. Traditionally, bows were made from strong, yet flexible materials such as wood, plant fibers, animal byproducts. Historically, bows were used by hunters and warriors as an instrument of both survival and war. While many civilizations still rely on the long-range capabilities of these devices, today archery has become a popular recreational sport.
This bow is a Mongolian reflex Bow, which is characterized by curved/curled limbs that bend outward from the archer. The rationale behind such curves is to add stress to the bow when being drawn, creating more intense potential energy. Mongolians were notorious cavalry archers that utilized the bow to its maximum potential with quick and accurate assaults.