Section of a Composite Bow from a Crossbow

The image shows a composite bow section from a crossbow by an unknown artist. The object is oval-shaped and made of multiple layers of material. The outer layer appears dark brown and cracked. Inside, there are several strips of wood or other material glued together. The strips are arranged with three wider pieces in the center and two narrower on each side. The central piece has a distinctive curved shape. The layers are stitched together with visible thread or fibers. The background of the image is white.