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Nez Perce National Historical ParkA Parfleche. A container made from raw hide. Part of the collection of Nez Perce National Historical Park.
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Nez Perce National Historical Park
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Nez Perce horse accouterments

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Some of the items in the park's collection deal with Nez Perce horse culture. Here, on display are horse accouterments from the nineteenth century.

Nez Perce National Historical Park has a rich collection of items related to Nez Perce culture and history. From archeological specimens to archival materials, the park's collection encompasses ten thousand years of history.

The exhibit at the Spalding visitor center features a small sampling of items from the collection. If there are items related to Nez Perce history that you would like to donate, please call the park at (208) 843-7001 or contact us through e-mail, and schedule an appointment with the park's curator.

Petroglyph of Big Horn at Buffalo Eddy, a site of Nez Perce National Historical Park  

Did You Know?
The Nez Perce made hunting bows from the horn of the Big Horn Sheep, an animal that is native to their homeland.

Last Updated: July 25, 2006 at 00:22 EST