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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...
    • Yellow Wolf's War Club

    • Indians of North America; Leather goods; Arms & armament; Campaigns & battles; Fur;
    • The handle of this club was made longer than most to allow Yellow Wolf to fight from horseback. The stone was artificially rounded, then attached to the handle with rawhide that extends down the length of the club. There is a short gap between the...
    • Yellow Wolf's War Whistle

    • Indians of North America; Feathers; Bones; Leather goods;
    • This whistle was fashioned from the wing bone of an eagle or crane and was only to be used in battle. Yellow Wolf wore its buckskin loop around his neck and left shoulder while the whistle rested under his arm. The two down feathers tied to it were...

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