buffalo horn
The buffalo horn was used in a variety of ways by the Northern Cheyenne. It is considered an ancient polymer. Learn about the many uses of the buffalo horn and a special head dress worn by a Dog Soldier Chief during the time of Buffalo Bill Cody and Colonel Chivington.
buffalo horn – video content (7:03)
Ancient polymer (0:44)
Carrying container (0:55)
Powder Horn (1:50)
Made into bows (2:33)
Household usages (2:50)
Head dresses (3:27)
The story of the Tall Bull Head Dress (3:37)
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