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Aaron Barlow
January 3, 2019

Medicine Rattle

Aaron Barlow
January 3, 2019
Medicine Rattle

This medicine rattle was formed from two halves of rawhide, which were wetted and filled with sand to shape it round.

Aaron Barlow
January 3, 2019

Lances and Spears

Aaron Barlow
January 3, 2019
Lances and Spears

Fighting long ago, before the advent of guns, was typically conducted with bow and arrow or a lance.

Aaron Barlow
January 3, 2019

Hair Extensions

Aaron Barlow
January 3, 2019

Plains Indians believed hair had power.  Hair was added to many items such as lances, war clubs and war shirts.

Aaron Barlow
January 3, 2019

Moccasins

Aaron Barlow
January 3, 2019

The pairs of moccasins below are both of men and women. The moccasins of Sioux women have an added cuff to the top to hide the ankles and there is a long buckskin thong to wrap the cuff…

Aaron Barlow
January 3, 2019

Mandan Treaty Pipe Bowl

Aaron Barlow
January 3, 2019

This treaty or calumet pipe from the Mandan tribe was collected by Prince Maximilian of Wied in 1832.

Aaron Barlow
January 3, 2019

Shield Of Sits Down Talking

Aaron Barlow
January 3, 2019

The first owner of the shield pictured below was that of Sits Down Talking, a Miniconjou Sioux.

Aaron Barlow
January 3, 2019

Grass Flattening Wands

Aaron Barlow
January 3, 2019

This Grass Flattening Wand, called "Owanka Onesto" in Lakota, was used to solemnize ground for the Thunder Beings before a celebration.

Aaron Barlow
January 3, 2019

Elk Tooth Necklace and Elk Tooth Dress

Aaron Barlow
January 3, 2019

The Lakota said that when an elk dies, in time everything decays, but the ivories of an elk can still be found intact.

Aaron Barlow
January 3, 2019

Elk Tine Quirt

Aaron Barlow
January 3, 2019

This 20-inch quirt is made from an extra-long top tine of an elk.

Aaron Barlow
January 3, 2019

Elk Leg Bag

Aaron Barlow
January 3, 2019

This bag was used to carry eating utensils when visiting friends.

Aaron Barlow
January 3, 2019

Deer Fur Bow and Quiver Set

Aaron Barlow
January 3, 2019

This bow and quiver set is made with summer deer hair and is sinew-sewn.

Aaron Barlow
January 3, 2019

Crow Dog

Aaron Barlow
January 3, 2019
Crow Dog

Crow Dog came to notoriety when he shot and killed the Brule chief, Spotted Tail.   

Aaron Barlow
January 3, 2019

PERSONAL ITEMS used by CRAZY HORSE

Aaron Barlow
January 3, 2019
PERSONAL ITEMS used by CRAZY HORSE

A very personal item is a breechcloth, also called breechclout or loincloth.  These Crazy Horse artifacts were collected by Medicine Journey…

Aaron Barlow
January 3, 2019

COURTING ROBE of CHIEF CRAZY HORSE

Aaron Barlow
January 3, 2019

   Blue and red wool broadcloth became popular as a blanket for Lakota Sioux in the 1870s, replacing buffalo robes when herd numbers dwindled.

Aaron Barlow
January 3, 2019

Cosmetic Bag

Aaron Barlow
January 3, 2019

This Lakota cosmetic bag belonged to Owns a Yellow Shield, a Miniconju Sioux.

Aaron Barlow
January 3, 2019

Chief Swift Bear

Aaron Barlow
January 3, 2019

Chief Swift Bear was head of the Corn Band of the Brule or Burnt Thigh Sioux.

Aaron Barlow
January 3, 2019

Carved Effigy Pipe of Chief Hare

Aaron Barlow
January 3, 2019

The carved pipe stem belonged to Chief Hare who was a spiritual leader from the Rosebud Reservation.

Aaron Barlow
January 3, 2019

Captured Crow Lance and Beaded Case

Aaron Barlow
January 3, 2019

In a battle around 1840, a Lakota Sioux killed a Crow warrior and captured his lance with its beaded case as war trophies. 

Aaron Barlow
January 3, 2019

Burden Basket

Aaron Barlow
January 3, 2019

Before the Sioux came to rely upon hunting of buffalo for their food, they had been farmers in Minnesota.

Aaron Barlow
January 3, 2019

Buffalo Hair Ropes

Aaron Barlow
January 3, 2019

Such ropes were used as a rein on a horse or to hang a tipi liner.

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