diff --git a/apps/openmw/mwrender/actoranimation.cpp b/apps/openmw/mwrender/actoranimation.cpp
index 8b0c09068a..cb46354590 100644
--- a/apps/openmw/mwrender/actoranimation.cpp
+++ b/apps/openmw/mwrender/actoranimation.cpp
@@ -268,7 +268,7 @@ bool ActorAnimation::useShieldAnimations() const
     return false;
 }
 
-osg::Group* ActorAnimation::getBoneByName(const std::string& boneName)
+osg::Group* ActorAnimation::getBoneByName(const std::string& boneName) const
 {
     if (!mObjectRoot)
         return nullptr;
diff --git a/apps/openmw/mwrender/actoranimation.hpp b/apps/openmw/mwrender/actoranimation.hpp
index e6bba48d56..61ad1ca235 100644
--- a/apps/openmw/mwrender/actoranimation.hpp
+++ b/apps/openmw/mwrender/actoranimation.hpp
@@ -41,7 +41,7 @@ class ActorAnimation : public Animation, public MWWorld::ContainerStoreListener
         bool updateCarriedLeftVisible(const int weaptype) const override;
 
     protected:
-        osg::Group* getBoneByName(const std::string& boneName);
+        osg::Group* getBoneByName(const std::string& boneName) const;
         virtual void updateHolsteredWeapon(bool showHolsteredWeapons);
         virtual void updateHolsteredShield(bool showCarriedLeft);
         virtual void updateQuiver();