Hello brother ,I'm Cherokee creek ,I make bows and I've shared my knowledge of the art with several other,natives and non natives ,we must keep this alive ,
@oscarb9139
3 жыл бұрын
Make a video. It will preserve the skills and methods. More detail is better.
@connorhart7597
10 ай бұрын
You ever think about taking an apprentice? Lol
@justin-dr6sx
21 күн бұрын
Im from Western Australia and I have it on my heart to start learning to make bows. There is no one here to teach me. I would be honoured to meet someone like you! A beautiful Craft to learn. 🏹
@waggishwolf7202
3 жыл бұрын
As a Cherokee this makes me so happy. I’m going to find this man so I can meet him and shake his hand. He’s such a positive influence for the Cherokee people and I wish more Cherokee people were like him. Love this guy
@roberthilton2817
3 жыл бұрын
That's why I like the Cherokee people because you will probably do what you said you would do and that's meet this fellow Cherokee brother. Im not a Cherokee but if I was I would be proud.
@edgarbleikur1929
3 жыл бұрын
I grew up in Australia and always wanted to be Cherokee...I've only ever known Cherokee to be strong and looked up to them... admired them...
@denkeylee
3 жыл бұрын
Looks like Ive been mispronouncing Cherokee for 60 years. The O is silent, right.
@larryarthauer2508
3 жыл бұрын
Little late but Osiyo from the Eastern band!
@Rhythm911
2 жыл бұрын
And he owes it all to his cousin who, put him on that path....
@Kimmiesman24
2 жыл бұрын
I am half cherokee and my mom is full blooded. I have been slowly learning about making things like this. Atlatls and darts and i want to build a bow. Maybe this was the motivation i needed. A fellow native american making it happen and making our ancestors proud. Awesome vid. 🙂
@JDoe-gf5oz
Жыл бұрын
Atlatls are the coolest weapons.
@chickenfriedbobcat6090
6 жыл бұрын
My uncle is a Ute elder. He made a traditional snake bow for me. The staves are not straight but slightly curved like the body of a snake. As long as the 2 tips and grip line up it will shoot straight. It is made of yew wood and backed with elk sinew glued on with hide glue which is then covered with rattlesnake skin. No iron touched this bow. It was sanded down with sandstone to the same growth ring which prevents splintering. The grip is brain tanned deer hide which has also been smoked. The string is made of twisted elk sinew. This is a masterpiece of traditional bow making. Give me a holler, I'll send you some pictures.
@hittinfoe383
5 жыл бұрын
Lier
@thletter-iz8fu
5 жыл бұрын
@@TheRealCartman1 fuck u bitch
@keithcitizen7314
5 жыл бұрын
I would like that kind of bow more than any compound mechanical contraption created.
@Jw-mp3sl
5 жыл бұрын
I would like to see
@theresaellis4566
5 жыл бұрын
send me some pics plz
@bigtbland484
2 жыл бұрын
As Pround member of the wolf clan of Cherokee this truly makes me happy knowing this art won't die . Thank you brother
@stephenwalters1675
6 жыл бұрын
This man is awesome. Not only because he makes bows, but also because he listens to ZZtop.
@yudihermawan753
6 жыл бұрын
Stephen Walters And He’s like Diego Maradona LOL
@Lownslow84
6 жыл бұрын
And he isn't offended over the Cleveland "Indians" hat he has on. Hahaha!
@fghjghjjjy8994
6 жыл бұрын
Stephen Walters zz top's was racist he hated engines and blacks.
@andreasscheifele8561
6 жыл бұрын
He killed zzTops with a bow, sorry fan!
@Shawn-rq4py
6 жыл бұрын
Fghj GHJjjy stop spreading hate. They aren’t racist
@1959jimbob
4 жыл бұрын
One can learn a lot from teachers like this man. He is the type of teacher we should search out and sit and learn from.
@roosterboy7357
Жыл бұрын
I love it. It reminds me of those trips I took with my grandparents to Cherokee North Carolina and Maggie Valley. The handmade arrows sticking out what are the most nostalgic thing I seen in this video and I have made a few bows myself
@stephenpitts8966
5 жыл бұрын
It’s awesome when someone can keep traditional work alive. Much respect
@gonzalez3165
5 жыл бұрын
This is worth watching, no violence no drama just a simple life.
@josephwoodall9131
6 жыл бұрын
We can't afford to lose this...we are losing elders left and right and not enough young ones that want to learn the old ways
@Hainero2001
6 жыл бұрын
Lose what? That bow is a European design, not Cherokee. Native Americans didn't use draw knives. They had stone tools until Europeans arrived. It's still awesome that he makes them though.
@RobertJohnson-de5zi
6 жыл бұрын
Unfortunately it's not just the Cherokee heritage that is being lost. It's also many other cultures that make up America. Too many young ones in all cultures don't want to learn anything about their heritage. It's a shame.
@primitiveman8902
6 жыл бұрын
Joseph Woodall i want to learn
@xandercorp6175
6 жыл бұрын
Part of what makes a people's ways worthwhile is the knack of getting young ones interested. We were all young once, when it's our turn if we fail then that's it. Your kid's taken by the current, hope the river bends in a nice direction because your chance to teach them to steer is passed.
@moja_5134
5 жыл бұрын
You are correct I myself am not native American but I hang out with a lot of them and I see traditions dying heck the reason that elders like me is cause I know more about traditions than natives
@normad88
5 жыл бұрын
Me: I wonder what’s on my KZitem recommend today. KZitem: How about some Cherokee bowmaking? Me again: Okay. Me after video: Thank you Mr. Richard Fields and all the Cherokee still keep the tradition strong!
@jerryarm4160
3 жыл бұрын
The world needs more of people like this man.
@ryantacy9778
6 жыл бұрын
You ever see someone in a video and you think yeah wed definitely be friends?.... this is that guy...
@paulsoftley8170
5 жыл бұрын
Funny, I was just thinking the same thing and then I saw your comment. Like to meet him.
@whitehorseducharme4428
5 жыл бұрын
You got that rite brother
@cathybenson5119
5 жыл бұрын
I like this bloke too. I hope that he can instill the pride of being Cherokee in the young people of today. I think that it's important that you don't lose the knowledge n language of your forefathers.
@NELOPES7
5 жыл бұрын
Cool story
@DIEorSK87273
5 жыл бұрын
Except he’s wearing a Cleveland Indians hat
@NNocona
Жыл бұрын
I love your work. I am a Comanche bowyer, on a crude level. I feel your convictions on the study of language. My Elders are dying, I feel like I must fight to help preserve and expand the Comanche language. Just like my Huutsi taught me.
@TheEzzieboy
5 ай бұрын
Richard, you are a deep thinker and a righteous man. To carry on one's traditional ways is both an honor and a gift. I think you have learned much about yourself by pursuing your heritage. You said you were not "patient" enough to be a bowyer, but you learned you are. You have learned many other things about yourself as well. Good luck to you. I love your ZZ shirt.
@wraithking3749
5 жыл бұрын
There is just something special about when people make stuff and not rely on machines for mass production. I like that.
@wildsurvivalskills
6 жыл бұрын
Great video and perspective. Thanks for keeping the old ways alive
@laura3510
11 ай бұрын
Love that TShirt Richard. Thank you for sharing your knowledge.
@Crustymarine
5 жыл бұрын
This man is a living treasure.
@Akim808
2 жыл бұрын
He is wearing a Cleveland Indians hat. Leaning in to the stereotype. I like it.
@rudybigboote3883
5 жыл бұрын
Talented craftsmen used to make things with their hands, now everything is made by machines. I love that there are still people like this man who make things with their hands.
@alrdyreg
5 жыл бұрын
This is art in its truest form. Let machines make devices for daily living and let us make art for ourselves and others in all our free time. This is what humans should be doing more of.
@deerhunter5248
4 жыл бұрын
I make traditional bows! Its very satisfying and addicting!
@janbernad4729
2 жыл бұрын
Making things by hand is slow and expensive. Just let me ask, how many hand made items do you have in your house?
@rudybigboote3883
2 жыл бұрын
@@janbernad4729 All of the hand made things that I have made. Beds, dressers, entertainment centers, book cases, kitchen cabinets, and especially guitars are in my home.
@janbernad4729
2 жыл бұрын
@@rudybigboote3883 So you have made them by yourself, you didnt buy them.
@nickhammer6408
5 жыл бұрын
Native American people are awesome 👏
@trivellekoolaidrian6921
4 жыл бұрын
They are called Indians... legally and self preferred. Sorry if someone scared you into not speaking plainly
@summertea545
3 жыл бұрын
@@trivellekoolaidrian6921 What's more important is they are keeping their culture alive with being craftsman and the women are so talented too. I'm amazed how much they know about how to survive off the land. Some Natives would disagree with your calling them Indians which is what white people called them. They didn't take the time or courtesy to understand they come from tribes with different dialects and traditions. Most identify by their ancestors ...for example: in South Dakota there were bands of Natives like Sicangu (burnt thigh) in Lakota. I love the culture and visited them and will again someday.
@murrayhough3410
3 жыл бұрын
Trivelle Koolaidrian you’re wrong. Aboriginal or Native is preferred. Indian has some historically infused racial undertones but go ahead and call one an Indian. I’m sure a lot don’t mind and may not tell you but you will get a surprised look. Just saying.
@darkknight3769
2 жыл бұрын
@@murrayhough3410 or Indigenous
@cherokeesfinestindian
6 жыл бұрын
Siyo Richard keep up the good work. I live in cherokee nc on the reservation and I make the traditional river cane arrows also knives and tomahawks. You do great work thanks for sharing.
@samuelluria4744
6 жыл бұрын
We were in your neck of the woods for the Total Solar Eclipse this past summer.....
@24framedavinci39
6 жыл бұрын
You should makes videos of your work. I'd watch.
@Ptitnain2
6 жыл бұрын
You should make videos of that.
@rudychavira5558
6 жыл бұрын
Cherokee's finest. Indian can your work be seen
@cherokeesfinestindian
6 жыл бұрын
Sure my work can be seen.
@leonceboudreauxwolf
3 күн бұрын
Seven years ago and I'm just now seeing this vid 😮! O'siyo Richard, I hope you are well my relative. I appreciate the patience, skill, and love you put into crafting your bows, traditional, very well 👍🏽. I lived on the Qualla Boundary (EBCI) for about 13 years, along with my wife Sher-li, who was born and raised there as an enrolled member, of the Reid family, Deer Clan. It's too bad our paths didn't cross (maybe they did and we didn't know it lol), your spirit is good, you seem to be the kind of man that everyone would appreciate meeting. I am Métis, but, much respect to you as a brother and Wado for this video.
@Metalheart880
5 жыл бұрын
I’m half Sioux and I totally agree with what you’re saying. My grandfather was full blooded and helped raised me growing up becuase my parents worked 9-5( nothing wrong with that) I just spent most of the time with my grandfather when they weren’t around. We would always make bows, arrows, and slings, from oak and yucca plant since we lived in the mountains. He showed me how to do it the old fashioned way- axe and widling knife. It truly is a lost art and once it’s gone it’s gone, seeing u make wood into working pieces of art reminds me of my grandfather and how much value and fun it was. Thank you 🙏🏻
@jeffouellette9946
5 жыл бұрын
Where you from?
@davejan744
5 жыл бұрын
firefox880 , Yucca plants?? THAT has got to be an amazing process. Was the fibers actually the bow limbs or some other part??
@karenbartlett1307
5 жыл бұрын
@@jeffouellette9946 He's apparently from Oklahoma. Where you from? Louisiana?
@karenbartlett1307
5 жыл бұрын
You were lucky, Firefox.
@hallieharker4384
4 жыл бұрын
❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️
@MrAtaripitbull
5 жыл бұрын
I'm not Cherokee, I'm Mexican/American, but I'm a hunter and love tradition. Your bows are works of art. I would consider it an honor to learn to make a traditional bow, under you.
@dannielharrison6449
Жыл бұрын
And?? Being influenced by tradition an Heritage AND keeping it alive is all that really matters. Don't forget man as a Mexican your ancestors was Native American. If you want to embrace it then do so! That is your decision.
@blllllllllllllllllllrlrlrl7059
4 ай бұрын
@@dannielharrison6449 they also had spanish ancestors
@dannielharrison6449
4 ай бұрын
@blllllllllllllllllllrlrlrl7059 There was alot of mixture in bloodlines throughout the many years of existence so its possible but not definite. The Native American was just that, hence the word NATIVES. The Mexican heritage traces back to the ancient Aztec and Mayans, down to Spanish descendants of mostly European and African. So like I said it's different mixtures. But all of the heritage traces back to the "rock dwellers" the culture and ect. Even all the food mostly. There ancient culture are the ones who learned how to smash corn to make tortillas. To make mud brick homes same as the Mexican descendants did in Mexico hundreds of years ago. But those ancient cultures of Natives was neighbors to the ancient Aztecs and Mayans. They had many similarities but every Tribe differs a little. But hunting and Tradition was important in all of them and that's what matters most. I believe this to be important for all of us to hold on to! Whether Asian, European or ect. Culture and Traditions are a beautiful thing that's being lost every passing year. These new generations don't care about it. It's sad.
@budm.1450
6 жыл бұрын
I love a man that has his heart in his work. Good for you sir, to make them from your heart, not from somebody else's idea of what it should be. It's just amazing to watch how you go about the craft. It's also wonderful to see a proud American keep the old craft of bow making alive and well.
@ruskiryan2398
6 жыл бұрын
Amazing man, realizes the importance of reviving your roots, history and heritage, great video and great craftsmanship. thank you so much for sharing.
@AnthonyBoykinJr.
6 жыл бұрын
This is Love. Someone who truly Loves himself,his people and where they come from.
@heleti0000
5 жыл бұрын
Respect. So many arts of the “old days” are disappearing and in many cases, modern materials and methods just cannot recreate the beauty and form of something handmade from raw, nature given materials. I admire those that live in modern times but revere and preserve the “old ways”.
@claytongross5657
3 жыл бұрын
After 60 seconds, I am a fan. I really like his attitude
@yourboilukey6206
5 жыл бұрын
Love this guys positive thinking...we need more people like him!
@DevInvest
5 жыл бұрын
Much love brother. Keep the spirit alive- much respect.
@patocamarada
3 жыл бұрын
He wants Cherokee to find out what being Cherokee is all about. Every American should do the same, as much as possible.
@theperfectmix2
3 жыл бұрын
Why should a Californian learn about the Cherokee? I mean there is nothing wrong with them learning about them but the Cherokee weren’t the only tribe and the Cherokee’s are from the southeast US. Roughly northern Georgia.
@aidengriffith8208
3 жыл бұрын
Yeah because people keep thinking they don’t use modern technology and think they still use Stone Age equipment.
@theartofwanderlust
6 жыл бұрын
Richard you are a true artist what an amazing weapon, so lucky to have some one like you teaching traditional bow making skills
@tomstone1797
9 ай бұрын
Great video. Reflects a man dedicated to a people, a tradesman who not only can create but thru his shared knowledge is creating more people of skill and knowledge. Thank you Mr. Fields and honor to meet you.
@13ClaytonM
5 жыл бұрын
always amazing to see a master not only doing what he loves but passing it on to others. A true craftsman and hero. FYI love the hat. GO TRIBE
@mandyice8743
6 жыл бұрын
hello from the Saginaw Chippwea Indian tribe of Michigan! u should be proud of the heritage u keep alive! our tribal culture's only stay alive if we pass them on to the younger generations!
@jeffouellette9946
5 жыл бұрын
No doubt
@benniehazelwood3088
5 жыл бұрын
So true
@amandabruney3835
6 жыл бұрын
Richard Fields, thank you for sharing your work, your live of Bow making and importance of keeping old traditions alive as well as the language
@gumbyspoke5891
5 жыл бұрын
Bow making ZZTop wearing Indian.Right on your native brother Oneida Nation. Rock on man!!!
@honda86tb
5 жыл бұрын
Proud to have Cherokee blood. Great video
@JerseyMiller
4 жыл бұрын
I'm proud to have Blackfoot blood so I guess we would have been enemies but were not so let's be friends ok
@mr.munsey9322
4 жыл бұрын
i'm proud to have Cherokee blood 🙏 Great Video, thank you
@deedeewinfrey3181
5 жыл бұрын
He loves what he does, you can see it in his eyes. I'm glad he's passing his knowledge on.
@KingTridentsTribe
3 жыл бұрын
This was an awesome video! We need more humans like Mr. Fields. The fact that he is teaching his art to others is a blessing!✌🏼❤️😊
@jenniferframnes4779
5 жыл бұрын
Beautiful...the bows and your story. Thank you for sharing!!
@ieattrollsforbreakfast2973
6 жыл бұрын
Love this video, wonderful proud culture and he seems like a genuine guy too, Bless his heart and his people.
@FlatlandMando
6 жыл бұрын
The 5:35 that I just involved myself watching this posting was hugely beneficial. Currently I have a draw- knife of decent quality that has been barely used & what I do know is a lot of effort is needed to remove stock. Hugely enjoyed this no B.S. presentation.
@kamauwikeepa7308
2 жыл бұрын
Kiaora, greetings from New Zealand. It's wonderful to hear the history of our indigenous peoples in relation to our artists as is today. I myself am involved in traditional clothing, such as weaving. Thanks for sharing.
@wadejensen3301
6 жыл бұрын
Richard I don't know if you will get to read this but I would like to say more power to you.. to your work and to your people! Best wishes to you from Australia!
@TheCulturalCompass
5 жыл бұрын
Love you for what you are doing. Focus on the best of you!
@patrickemery5077
4 жыл бұрын
First of all, I love this guy's character. I also love how this guy has picked out one part of his ancestors culture and perfected it. I have done the same thing for my people. I make atlatls and traditional spears of all kinds and it makes me proud to be aleut. Another thing that I'd like to point out is that everything he says is true, native people don't linger in the past we only learn from the past. We can't change the past, so we loom foward to the future and try to make it better. I personally don't want the government to help we can do ot ourselves.
@ronaldrider4444
4 жыл бұрын
my brother i am glad to see you making videos from our old ways. i did not have exposure to our old ways due to my father being inthe military . he was never around to teach me . i respect the old ways and am proud to be cherokee . i hope to see more of your videos ,maybe some of the other old ways . peace my brother
@selakery3297
6 жыл бұрын
Thank you for keeping our Native traditions alive. Respect.
@mz.6109
5 жыл бұрын
Thank you brother for sharing your knowledge and all you do for Our Folk and Our Nation😚
@thepatsyfamily
5 жыл бұрын
I want a bow now
@johndoe-bo7rx
3 жыл бұрын
Freak
@switchdumper
3 жыл бұрын
I can send you one of mine I have a few I am selling for about 10
@dreamer2260
5 жыл бұрын
Wonderful. Wonderful to see the passion he has for his people. I hope he and the Cherokee go from strength to strength, and pray that they can keep the connection with their glorious past. I am from the UK, about as far from being Native as anyone can be i suppose, but i feel a connection to the Native peoples of N America in my soul. I am truly envious of anyone who can name themselves part of a tribe. I dream of the day when a true Native American becomes President!
@nathannapier5897
5 жыл бұрын
I love this, he's doing what he loves and inspiring others to pursue his same passion. So pure
@cobycolbertson
5 жыл бұрын
ALL our 1st nations peoples across North America are like the canaries in the mines. If they die ... we all die. So beautiful to see this honourable human illuminating a small part of the path home. Thank you sir.
@resistireland694
5 жыл бұрын
May The Great Spirit Bless U My Brother, in hindsight just now, I think He has. Respect.....
@SedDelMar
5 жыл бұрын
Thank you, Mr. Fields. It is good of you to share the bow with us.
@matthewcook5017
Жыл бұрын
This is really excellent, Richard - thanks for keeping this craft alive!
@jimallison6292
6 жыл бұрын
Loving life having fun loving what ya do is what it is all about .
@CalvinsCorner72
5 жыл бұрын
Love this. I’m not a Cherokee but I have a profound respect for the principle people. Respect this art. Thanks for sharing. I don’t always remember just the trail. Wado
@seanbeck3042
3 жыл бұрын
My father made me a bow when I was a kid. This brought back some fond memories. Thanks for posting.
@JamesJones-pt9cz
5 жыл бұрын
Enjoyed this video, love seeing u share your lovely culture with us. I could listen to u talk all day.
@lastglance8782
6 жыл бұрын
May you keep your bow at full draw forever
@TheRealCartman1
5 жыл бұрын
Why would you wish that one anyone? Are you some kind of sicko? Think how painful would it be to keep a bow at full draw forever.
@mousiem4864
5 жыл бұрын
I think it means may you have the strength, even in old age, to be able to do a full draw on your bow.
@30minutesLess
5 жыл бұрын
mousie m bahahaha same
@gregorywaltermartin6632
6 жыл бұрын
Do you have bows for sale ?
@patrizing4215
5 жыл бұрын
Awesome craftsmanship and thank you for sharing your heritage.
@FrigidFrosty
4 жыл бұрын
Thank you for sharing your art. I agree with most of the comments below what is art that is lost, I hope you find people to continue it on.
@AlWarzy
5 жыл бұрын
Love to the all Native people in The Americas, I wish I knew how you call yourselves as people in your language but nonetheless we love from Algeria 🇩🇿
@nantablack2374
6 жыл бұрын
Respect
@jeremypaluck4246
5 жыл бұрын
This is absolutely awesome. I have been into traditional archery for a decade now and I have always wanted to make my own bow!
@bl7599
5 жыл бұрын
This is by far the coolest thing I've seen on KZitem yet
@salinavillalon512
6 жыл бұрын
I didn't catch exactly where this was filmed, sound's like OK. Awesome video!
@user-hf9rq9xr2o
6 жыл бұрын
Yup, Oklahoma. I looked up his museum to find the location.
@jeffouellette9946
5 жыл бұрын
7 clans
@garyjohnson8327
4 жыл бұрын
Tahlequah , OK
@kingreyes7917
6 жыл бұрын
Love and Blessings......... 🌱🌿🌳🌲🎯🌞
@veronder
4 жыл бұрын
Proud Monacan, over the past few days I made a ishi stick to begin pressure flaking to better understand and appreciate the old ways , haven't really gotten into bow making yet but I make a traditional Cherokee honeysuckle basket quite well. Keep up the awesome work my neechie
@kevinmcleod7580
5 жыл бұрын
Richard you never stop doing that making bows ! It is part of your and mine heritage ! My grandfather made them to . If it wasn't a canoe or snow shoes or baskets he'd make bows so ya I love what you do it's inspiring ! Keep up the great work !
@kingscotimus
6 жыл бұрын
Long live the Cherokee
@coreywolfheart
6 жыл бұрын
That's a Texas sized 10-4 buddy keep up the good work
@chrisdeer5659
6 жыл бұрын
Love your video! Great to see someone carrying on tradition!
@dougwestphal7003
4 жыл бұрын
This old boy is amazing. I hope he lives forever, a great teacher and person. I would learn so much from him
@mr_selfdestrukt
5 жыл бұрын
A greater part of the western world: "The Cleveland Indians logo is racist!!!" A full blooded Cherokee man: "Huh?"
@navacrow95
4 жыл бұрын
He had a Caucasian hat on 😆
@liberalslayer9021
4 жыл бұрын
No its not racist in any way. Its only racist if that is your intent. When the team was named it wasn't named with racism in mind.
@timothylongmore7325
4 жыл бұрын
maybe it's just a hat
@JOkERBIDEN
5 жыл бұрын
I'm curious what 427 people disliked about this video? I guess some people are just unhappy dickweeds.
@ifindtrends
5 жыл бұрын
I totally agree. Great comment
@matthewhunter6421
5 жыл бұрын
Who cares? Does everyone have to like what you do?
@iliketurtles2531
5 жыл бұрын
People downvote all the time.
@Diogenes2077
5 жыл бұрын
Perhaps some people where disapointed because from the title they expected something more traditional, not a guy using a draw knife or a chainsaw. What he says at 3:05 to 3:20 may have put some people of too.
@The7mikalo
5 жыл бұрын
Lucas Fūr trump supporters 👍🏻
@charleshanna2089
6 жыл бұрын
You have a lot to be proud of ! Thanks for sharing
@aitf99
5 жыл бұрын
This is awesome !! Always be proud of your heritage !!
@samuelluria4744
6 жыл бұрын
"Swamp-Dawggy",😂😂😂👍👍👍
@robertcorbell1006
6 жыл бұрын
Sound's like Bubba-Joe's cousin-brother-uncle-dad-grandpa. XD
@30minutesLess
5 жыл бұрын
Baahaaahaha I read it as soon as he said it lol
@JerseyMiller
4 жыл бұрын
What's a swamp doggy? I only know swamp donkey. That's what we call big deer that hide in the swamps.
@williamrobertson1563
6 жыл бұрын
we are losing our past. if we lose our past our future is lost.
@chechnya
5 жыл бұрын
It's called progress.
@tableauxofficial7895
5 жыл бұрын
@@chechnya that's white American thinking and I'm white ... Progress mean beneficial as a whole. No one in this country is working together anymore . your refering to technological advancement. But thats more or less just pure laziness. I dont judge you or what you know. I think we need to be careful how we view and label things these days. If I had the money and knew I could learn from aboriginals I would. When was the last time you baked a cake from scratch ? The results when Excuted correctly are very rewarding. You did it all. No box no label no instructions.. I think that's all he's trying to get at. Know it (your tradition) so well it will carry on throughout the ages. That's what it was all about. Dont let my comment draw anything away from what you said. I promise I'm not trying to pick on you I just see many different views. Thank you for letting me share. If not I hope you have a marvelous life !
@credinzel6996
5 жыл бұрын
Which is why the romans failed as a civilization quickly. Because they left that caveman life style... *Almost last for a millennium*
@ShaneEstabrooks
3 жыл бұрын
Love what your saying and doing.. keep up the great work and more importantly...your teaching
@grumpyolesilverback7211
3 жыл бұрын
Just the simple joy of making something with your own hands. That’s universal. Once you are comfortable and confident with what you do, you naturally transition into teaching. Skills are to be passed down. Tomorrow’s generations will need strong, soft spoken, male influences. This is sadly lacking today. Thank you for sharing my friend.
@entertainmentguys1
6 жыл бұрын
Osage was also used to make clubs. The fruit is a great spider repellent.
@Kus519
6 жыл бұрын
Ryan Williams osage is very hard so its good for basically anything that needs strenght.
@samuelluria4744
6 жыл бұрын
Do you have personal experience with the fruits keeping spiders away? And if so, where they being kept out of a house, off of your person, or out of a garden? Sorry, just want to learn. Thanks😉
@entertainmentguys1
6 жыл бұрын
They were used at the indoor bow facility that I went to go to as a kid. They placed them around the perimeter and in crawl spaces.
@samuelluria4744
6 жыл бұрын
Ahhhh, okay. So just the whole fruits, and not crushed up, or cooked in hot water etc.. thank you!!! Ironically, I lived for a couple years in a highly infested old farmhouse...and I happened to keep a bunch of Osage Oranges on my little table on the porch. If I had know this, I would have spread them all around different rooms...😂
@jJeremyRoot
6 жыл бұрын
Not spiders repellent
@leog6088
6 жыл бұрын
I would love to be your apprentice. I wish I could live in that area and even though I am 13 I an some what of an old sole and I do everything I can to preserve the old ways.
@rachetCD
6 жыл бұрын
Leo G same man only I'm 16 I'd rather be put making boys and hunting traditionally than play video games haha
@averyvance4275
6 жыл бұрын
Leo G I’m 14 and am the same way
@lasergames1798
6 жыл бұрын
Old soul*. Keep doing your thing. We need more young-ins that can objectively evaluate traditions and pass them along.
@samuellogan8588
6 жыл бұрын
Laser Games I'm 15 and can thatch and I have been blacksmithing since I was 12
@hunterwilliams3981
6 жыл бұрын
I hope my son is like you at 13 he's only four and I want him to toughen up and learn to hunt bu5 he's a mommas boy so far
@matthewroberts3442
6 жыл бұрын
I like your video and I am married to my wife she is Cherokee mixed from Tennessee and me well I am mixed with Ojibwe or Chippewa from Bay Mills Reservation in the upper peninsula of Michigan and I agree with what you say we need to preserve our way of life and heritage and pass it along to the next generation and keep it alive. I also made many bows and arrows and I still enjoy it I use many methods make my own pine pitch and brush the limbs and use natural heat to help prepare the bow for many years of use nothing fancy but fully functional and endures all weather conditions it has to handle freezing and hot Summers and foggy damp mornings and dry days I like using vegetable oil 🌽 to brush on the limbs and slowly heat it into the limbs helps keep nice tiller and little string follow
@N-Scale
6 жыл бұрын
Awesome Richard. No one can teach to another the view from ones eye to his heart. Thank You for sharing in you vision and art. Mike
@bobfoster687
6 жыл бұрын
Like the Chief Wahoo hat.
@samuelluria4744
6 жыл бұрын
Is that really his name??😂 I had a plastic drinking cup with him on it when I was a kid in Jersey.
@spookysog
6 жыл бұрын
I like his OU Sooner hat.
@The4cp
5 жыл бұрын
@@samuelluria4744 yes. I'm a lifelong Cleveland Indians fan.
@fpvmaniac5506
6 жыл бұрын
No one is saying it so i will, when i saw the thumbnail i did not think he would sound country
@samuelluria4744
6 жыл бұрын
Nobody else has said it, because nobody else thought it. 🙄
@handymandy78
6 жыл бұрын
He lives in Oklahoma. Most of us sound country. lol.
@blackcitroenlove
6 жыл бұрын
A lot of us do...my tribe's from North Carolina. We all do, unless you're like me and lost the accent for broadcasting. Like most Americans, we sound like the region from which we come. Not sure why that's so amazing to some people.
@johnbland1585
6 жыл бұрын
SYMPOL what does that mean? Most native people sounds a but country and lots of them have Western or Southern Accents.
@svartedauden3566
5 жыл бұрын
im a little bit country. and ama little bit rock and rollee!!!
@wyattearp3939
3 жыл бұрын
I have nothing but respect for this man. The young ones need a mentor and he would be a great one. I'm Cherokee and my Mothers side my family tree goes back to the 1600's.
@fonkyhonky1979
5 жыл бұрын
Holy cow... just when I needed a reason to think life has its worth... My brother! What a beautiful talent... Simply amazing...
@BEder-it4lf
6 жыл бұрын
Might be nice to give information on how to buy a hand made bow from you.
6 жыл бұрын
the man's doing important work, and i don't just mean bow making.
@mattw4547
3 жыл бұрын
Great video, I love your strength and positivity.
@CharmsDad
6 жыл бұрын
Hand made with true craftsmanship. Sounds like something worth buying. I’m going to have to look into these bows.
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