
Buffalo were more than just meat to the Native Plains Indians
Horns:
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Arrow Points
Utensils (cups, ladles, spoons)
Powder horns
Decorative headdresses
Medication
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Bones:
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Knives, Pipes
Arrowheads
Splints
Shovels
War clubs |
Fat:
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Candle Tallow
Lubricant
Soap
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Tails:
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Ornamental Decoration
Fly brush
Whip |
Hair:
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Decorative headdresses
Ropes
Pad and pillow filler
Moccasin lining
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Muscles:
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Glue
Thread
Arrow ties |
Stomach Liner:
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Water container
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Gall and Blood:
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Decorative Paint |
Skull:
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Rituals
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Beard and Teeth:
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Ornamentation |
Bladder:
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Medicine Bag
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Hooves:
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Glue |
Scrotum:
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Ceremonial rattle
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Liver:
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Hide Tanning |
Manure Chips:
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Fuel |
Tendons:
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Sewing
Bowstrings
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Hide:
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Moccasins
Buckets
Drums
Splints
Ropes
Saddles and Stirrups
Snow shoes |
Today, meat is the main factor when purchasing Buffalo. We still try to utilize parts of the Buffalo here at Bridger Valley Buffalo.
Skulls are bleached and used for decorative purposes for customer purchase.
Horns are saved for the attachment to the skull.
Hides are saved for customer purchase. They can and are used for the manufacture of leather furniture in bigger areas. (Everything from foot stools to full size sofas are available.)
Bison Leather is also used for the manufacture of hats, coats, vests, handbags, shoes and boots.