Honouring the horse

Dress Proudly

Native people used quirts as whips for their horses. When cowboy boots and spurs came into use, quirts became less popular.

Nakota Late 19th century CMC V-C-236

	Dakota type Early 19th century Elk antler CMC V-X-394
	Bannock c. 1900 Elk antler, rawhide CMC II-X-21

Headstall Métis type, 1840s Porcupine quills CMC V-X-314

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