JUL
05
2016
Buffalo were more than just meat to the Native Plains Indians
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Horns:
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Arrow Points Utensils (cups, ladles, spoons) Powder horns Decorative headdresses Medication |
Bones:
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Knives, Pipes Arrowheads Splints Shovels War clubs |
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Fat:
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Candle Tallow Lubricant Soap |
Tails:
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Ornamental Decoration Fly brush Whip |
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Hair:
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Decorative headdresses Ropes Pad and pillow filler Moccasin lining |
Muscles:
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Glue Thread Arrow ties |
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Stomach Liner:
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Water container |
Gall and Blood:
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Decorative Paint |
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Skull:
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Rituals |
Beard and Teeth:
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Ornamentation |
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Bladder:
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Medicine Bag |
Hooves:
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Glue |
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Scrotum:
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Ceremonial rattle |
Liver:
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Hide Tanning |
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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.