Porcupine quills
Item
Identifier
2023.003
Title
Porcupine quills
Type
Animal material
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Date
2021
Creator
Unknown
Culture
American
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Description
These porcupine quills, dyed in the four traditional colors of the Native American medicine wheel (black, red, yellow, and natural cream white) were obtained from a Native outfitter in the Western United States.
Measurements
16 quills, four of each color. Length: 2 to 2-1/2 in. (5 to 6 cm)
Subject
quill; porcupines; materials; dyes; dye
Copyright statement
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