Quillwork is a skill that has a long history that dates back over thousands of years. Either living near porcupines or through trade networks; many Native communities utilize quills in various forms. The colors originally used came from natural dyes and after ~1880 aniline dyes came into use. The images below are some images from the Science Museum of Minnesota’s accessioned collections.
This project was made possible in part by the Institute of Museum and Library Services MA-30-13-0443
