Wood Used for Lakota Arrows?

[dT]

Does anyone know which type of wood was preferred by Lakota warriors for their arrows?

I am currently starting to make my own arrows ... I am beginning by using oak and cherry. These woods may not be the best, but they are more readily available. The choice of wood does make a difference - because the arrows should have the right stiffness (they should not bend too much or be too stiff). I will be using the arrows for hunting wild boar and wild pigs.

thanks,
dT

[tkavanagh]

Don't know about Lakota; Numunu used dogwood.

[dT]

thanks - I will look into it.
and I am planning to get back to you about the discussion re. comanche.
i just got caught up reading some books on the Apaches.

dT