Bow Backing Material

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Hello Folks,

First off, I'm curious if anyone has a grasp on the legality of using baleen as a backing material? Or if anyone has a readily-available resource to assist in my research on if its legal to use in such a way. Would it be legal if I left the scrimshaw visible?

If it is legal, has anyone tried it? Did you apply in as a solid piece like bamboo or did you strip it down to individual strands and apply it like sinew? I really want to give this a try (if its legal). Hopefully this will at least start a fun conversation.

Thanks!
 
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