DENVER — Porcupine quills, Elk teeth, Dentalium shells, and feathers are Indigenous art materials that predate the European introduction of colorful beads. Of these ancient materials, quills can be ...
The Institute for American Indian Studies opened a new exhibit on the artform of porcupine quillwork, which resembles delicate embroidery. Porcupine quillwork is a distinctive Native American art form ...
Chelsea Kaiah, "Coyote Head" (2019), Czech cut beads, black rhinestone banding, blue-dyed porcupine quills, natural quills, and hide (image courtesy the artist) Success! Your account was created and ...