Baroque Violin Bow With Snake Wood

The modern violin bow contains an inward curve in the centre to allow easy use with the taller, hatchet-shaped head, whilst the baroque bow will look straight or bent outwards, underplaying tension though it is still generally relaxed.

This Baroque Violin Bow features snakewood. 

Read our article on the evolution of the violin bow to learn more:

http://animato.com.au/a-history-of-the-violin-bow/