Early Penitente Whip, New Mexican, Spanish Colonial

From the collection of Larry Frank, this whip shows great age in the wood, the twine and the hide. I love the look of the old and well used (oiled) wood. The stick has a glow to it, like it creates its own light. The stick is tapered with twine tied around the small end. […]

Plains or Pueblo Hide (Buffalo?) Canteen

This soft canteen is likely made with buffalo hide.  The hide is very pliable and not stiff.  But it is thick so it holds its shape very well. The epidermis side (the inside of the hide) is used as the outside of the canteen. The epidermis has been left intact as it’s a natural water […]