DENVER — Porcupine quills, Elk teeth, Dentalium shells, and feathers are Indigenous art materials that predate the European introduction of colorful beads. Of these ancient materials, quills can be ...
Porcupine quills are a precious material for Indigenous artists because they can’t be purchased just anywhere – artists must source the material themselves or trade for them. Some artists aren't ...
DENVER—The death of a much-loved North American porcupine last month at the Denver Zoo had an unexpectedly happy ending. When the zoo announced the passing of Quill the porcupine on its social media, ...
"A story of Sioux porcupine quilling, past and present."--Container. Explores the spiritual origins of porcupine quillwork through the legend of Double Woman, who brought the art from the spirit world ...
Jeff TysonFor the Budgeteer News Many people hold strong opinions and beliefs about porcupines, but few have ever had an up-close experience to confirm or refute those views. At the Audubon Center of ...
IIIF provides researchers rich metadata and media viewing options for comparison of works across cultural heritage collections. Visit the IIIF page to learn more. FROM CARD: "BIRCHBARK, PORCUPINE ...
Chelsea Kaiah, "Coyote Head" (2019), Czech cut beads, black rhinestone banding, blue-dyed porcupine quills, natural quills, and hide (image courtesy the artist) Success! Your account was created and ...