Sacred Beings
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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