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Apache Art

http://apachebow.com

Uniting Apache artists and art lovers, Apache Art is all about Apache art, artists, and culture.

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  • Winner of November Arrowhead

    Posted on Tuesday November 17th, 2009 at 20:46 in arrowheads, blue glass arrowhead, eccentric arrowhead

    We have a winner for November, and the winner is Paco.  Congratulations!  This month’s arrowhead is made from blue glass.  It’s an eccentric in that it has some unusual notching. eccentric blue glass arrowhead...

  • What Type of Stones are Good for Arrowheads?

    Posted on Sunday November 8th, 2009 at 12:07 in arrowheads, how to make arrowheads

    Traditional stone arrowhead and knife making is accomplished by breaking the rock along natural “fault lines” in the rock, if you will.  Certain types of rock have nice, parallel lines along which to break, and some don’t. Obsidian...

  • Another Winner

    Posted on Monday October 19th, 2009 at 20:09 in contest winner, arrowheads

    Tom from California is the winner of the October arrowhead giveaway.  Congratulations, Tom.  This arrowhead is black obsidian and fairly large.  The very bottom is cut off because I had to prop it up to take the picture. black obsidian arrowhead...

  • Lift Ride at Sunrise Park Ski Resort

    Posted on Tuesday October 13th, 2009 at 20:35 in arizona, white mountains, apache peak, lift rides, sunrise ski area

    The lift is open at Sunrise Ski Area.  We took a ride recently and the views are awesome.  Aspens look great. View from Apache Peak Aspens along Sunrise Ski trail Ski lift at Sunrise Ski Area Fall Color on White Mountain Apache Reservation...

  • Making an Arrow

    Posted on Sunday September 27th, 2009 at 21:06 in arizona, bow and arrow, apache culture, sam truax, make an arrow

    So how do you make an arrow that flies?  How do you make an arrow without using a dowel?  In this post, Sam begins his tutorial on how he makes his completely functional arrows. It starts with the arrow weed which he harvests from along the San Car...

  • We Have a Winner!

    Posted on Wednesday September 16th, 2009 at 20:35 in arrowheads, sam truax, win an arrowhead

    The winner for the September drawing for the free arrowhead is Ken.  Congratulations, Ken. The next drawing is October 15th.  Remember, as long as you do not unsubscribe from the list, you are entered in the drawing every month. This picture is of...

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This blog is currently rated a 5.00 out of a possible 5 based on 1 comment.

alnwick

5 stars Simon Holmes

You have a fascinating site here,obsidian has been a virtual currency to ancient societies for thousands of years.It is marvellous that these ancient skills are being kept alive.

Posted: November 4th, 2009 | More Reviews From alnwick | Report This Comment

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