Strung. Bow has lunate shape since it is strong. Outside face of bow is 75% soot covered from one tip past the median & partially toward the other tip, which is raw light colored wood. Bowstring is 1/4' wide resilient fiber (inner bark?). Knotted at both ends. A finer fiber on the bow tips beneath the bow string knots. The entire inside face of the bow is smoother & less rough than the outside face. Color: TN,BR