I was just reading the March edition of the FITA "INFO" e-Newsletter and what do I find - an article on Bamboo Bows in Africa.
It Appears that some African nations are developing their archer using more traditional equipment and they are making their own bows.
Local Selection in Benin – 17 February-15 March 2008
Archery with Bamboo Bows
The clubs have learnt how to use a bow sight until a selection process made in each of the six
geographical departments of Benin. This event took place from 17 February to 15 March 2008.
The shooting distances of this event were 30 and 25 meters for the long distances, and 20 and 15
meters for the short ones. Every archer shot 18 arrows at each distance.
A workshop of fletching making was organized in the Atlantic region. The objective was to
improve equipment efficiency.
NOTE Like all FITA things this is not the fastest connection but it eventually does arrive.National Structure Programme in Niger
This year the Niger Olympic Committee has decided to include in their development programme
the national structure of archery. The opening ceremony took place on 22 March in the presence
of the Minister of Sports and President of National Olympic Committee. The first part of the
programme was completed after 6 days of intensive work with the participation of 9 carpenters
who learned how to make bows, arrows, bamboo accessories, etc.
http://www.archeryworldcup.org/UserFile ... 2008-e.pdf