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  • U.S. Military Axe Head
  • Axes;
  • U.S. Military axe head found by L.V. Mcwhorter at the site of the Big Hole battle of the 1877 Nez Perce War. Cavalry units probably would not have carried such an axe since this type was used almost exclusively by the infantry.
  • McWhorter, L.V. Artifact Collection
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  • Chief Joseph's Quirt
  • Indians of North America; Tacks; Hides & skins; Leather goods; Horns (Animal); Antlers
  • This elk horn prong is polished and has brass tacks inserted at the lash end. The lash is made from commercial harness leather in a double thong coming from the center of the wide base of the horn. A buckskin thong handle is attached through a hole...
  • McWhorter, L.V. Artifact Collection
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  • Wounded Head's Drinking Horn
  • Indians of North America; Campaigns & battles; Horns (Animal);
  • During the war, this horn was carried on Wounded Head's belt. Its thong was long enough that the wearer could dip it in a stream while crossing on horseback. The rim is decorated with ornamental brass tacks. The entire horn is painted red to...
  • McWhorter, L.V. Artifact Collection

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