Always hanging from the horseman’s wrist, the quirt, whether wood or horn affixed with hide lashes, was used to urge the warrior’s pony forward. Carved elk antler tine is incised with turtle imagery for protection, lightning symbol for speed. Braided leather whip is set into the socketed bone with a wood peg. Wrist cord is hung with danglers of deer hooves and horse hair. Handle length 11.5’’

$750