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Main Discussion Area => Primitive Skills => Topic started by: Black Wolf on December 13, 2014, 08:14:47 pm

Title: Question for otter quiver?
Post by: Black Wolf on December 13, 2014, 08:14:47 pm
Hello!
I want to ask the following question. I am interested in the construction of traditional quiver of otter fur (Crow / Nez Perce / Blackfeet style). Can someone explain the structure of the parts and did all labor?
Excuse me for bad English.
Thanks in advance!  :)

I have three otter furs...
Title: Re: Question for otter quiver?
Post by: tipi stuff on December 13, 2014, 10:05:11 pm
The short version is; One hide makes the quiver body, one hide makes the bow case and one is split from nose to tip of tail to make the strap. The scrap pieces are used for fringe. The beadwork at the bottom of the quiver and bow case is done on a separate piece of hide. It is then wrapped around end, and sewn together. If I can figure out how to resize photos, I'll show you some shots of quivers.
Title: Re: Question for otter quiver?
Post by: tipi stuff on December 13, 2014, 10:17:39 pm
Here is another. CC
Title: Re: Question for otter quiver?
Post by: tipi stuff on December 14, 2014, 10:24:08 am
More stuff for you Black Wolf. This is a copy of Bill Holm's sketch for the hide layout of a Crow/ Plateau style otter quiver. Also attached, one of Bill's quivers.  Curtis
Title: Re: Question for otter quiver?
Post by: swamp monkey on December 14, 2014, 03:18:08 pm
WOW!   :o

that is some fabulous bead work!!!!
Title: Re: Question for otter quiver?
Post by: tipi stuff on December 14, 2014, 03:50:17 pm
Yeah, Plateau stuff looks really cool. Great color combinations.
Title: Re: Question for otter quiver?
Post by: Black Wolf on December 22, 2014, 11:11:26 am
Many thanks for all the answers!

Merry Christmas and Happy New Year!

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Title: Re: Question for otter quiver?
Post by: Knoll on December 22, 2014, 11:59:24 am
Quote from: swamp monkey on December 14, 2014, 03:18:08 pm
WOW!   :o
that is some fabulous bead work!!!!
what he said!