Knife River Earthlodge Virtual Tour

Bow and Quiver

A tapered tubular case known as a quiver was used to transport a bow with arrows. Most were made of undecorated rawhide. This quiver is made from an otter skin and decorated with porcupine quills.

Learn more about:
bow and decorated quiver NPS Photograph
Return to the Knife River Indian Villages Home Page
Restart Tour | Place of Honor | Living Area | Cache Pit | Knife River Welcome