RE: and you thought your bow was a lot of $
My girlfriend has one similar to that--she got it for free. Looks to be Purpleheart, and although its at least 40 years old, still looks new.
As for cost, I was talking to a guy last night that had recently talked to a bowyer that will make a bow that runs $3,000+. That sonofagun would have to come equiped with tires and a steering wheel if I gave that kind of money for it!
Chad