CROW LANCE CASES

war sword case

Weaponry (beadwork) of the Native American Indian | Plains Indian

 

CLOTHING • WEAPONS • HEADDRESSES • BEADWORK • REGALIA • HORSE TACK • STOCK ITEMS • HOME • see also LANCES

 

Cases were made of rawhide and were introduced by the Crow and for the most part - exclusive to this tribe. They were also thought to be very sacred and therefore were not adopted by any other tribes. Prior to the introduction of the trade sword, they were used for the lance.

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